Aboriginal Housing Victoria in Fitzroy North, Victoria | Non-profit organisation

Aboriginal Housing Victoria

Locality: Fitzroy North, Victoria

Phone: +61 1800 248 842

Address: 125-127 Scotchmer St 3068 Fitzroy North, VIC, Australia

Website: http://ahvic.org.au

Likes: 2895

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Non-profit organisation

25.01.2022 "In order to address the Aboriginal homelessness crisis we need improve access to homelessness services for Aboriginal people and make sure we've got an integrated way of moving people from homelessness into housing", said AHV CEO Darren Smith. #VAHHF #HW2020 #BuildSocialHousing

24.01.2022 Hey you mob over at Geelong to Otway! Because of the high number of confirmed cases of COVID-19, tomorrow your restrictions will change. From tomorrow, people l...iving in Colac-Otway, Greater Geelong, Surf Coast, Moorabool, Golden Plains, and the Borough of Queenscliffe, will not be able to have guests come and visit you at home. If you need to go to someone's home to care for them, make sure you: wear a mask wash your hands with soap when you arrive both practice 1.5m distancing sneeze into your elbow. Remember, it's become serious now, so we all have to take extra good care of each other. For more information on COVID-19 go to http://www.vaccho.org.au/about-us/coronavirus/

24.01.2022 CALLING ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ARTISTS The Department of Justice and Community Safetys Aboriginal Employment Team invites Aboriginal and To...rres Strait Islander artists to submit an original piece of artwork to feature in the 2021 Aboriginal Pathways to Justice Calendar. Details in the pic

23.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and entered our Instagram launch competition - 'what makes a house a home?' Our vision is that every Aboriginal Victorian has access to secure, appropriate and affordable housing. The responses were very special to us. Well done to our winners! They won a deadly Clothing The Gap beanie.... Check out our Instagram for more stories from us https://www.instagram.com/aboriginalhousingvictoria/

23.01.2022 Elders of tomorrow. Throw back to earlier this year in February, these dancers are from The Aboriginal Wellness Foundation and are performing at the launch of the Victorian Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Framework. (Artwork: Tarryn Love. Peeneeyt Translation: Strength.)

22.01.2022 Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc. have launched a Koorie Outreach Support Program. The program will run for the next 6 months and will support Koorie learners and their families during remote learning arrangements, as well as transitioning back to learning environments when it is safe to do so. If you are, or youre a parent/carer of Koorie learners, you can call 1800 VAEAI 1, or email [email protected] to yarn with an Outreach Facilitator and find out mo...re about participating in the program. Find out more online: https://www.vaeai.org.au/launch-koorie-outreach-support-pr/

22.01.2022 The theme for Homelessness Week 2020 is Everybody Needs a Home. This theme is at the core of the work Aboriginal Housing Victoria is doing to improve housing outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians. Mana-na woorn-tyeen maar-takoort itself translates to 'Every Aboriginal Person has a Home' in the Gunditjmara dialects. This is our goal and it is what our diverse, resilient and determined community is working towards as we commemorate Homelessness Week 2020.... Read more: https://mailchi.mp/89d0d88fc30e/homelessness-week-2020 #HW2020 #BuildSocialHousing

22.01.2022 Missing our community BBQ's - can't wait to host one of these again. Stay safe!

20.01.2022 The head of our Well-being pilot program and all round legend Sam talks about how our More than a landlord program helps tenants make a house a home. We love seeing this program grow and can't wait for it to reach more households.

20.01.2022 AHV CEO Darren Smith is joining an expert panel on ABC Melbourne to discuss COVID-19 and its impacts on #homelessness. Watch the Facebook stream this Thursday, 7:30pm-8:30pm via event page below.

19.01.2022 Community Cook Up! We love an easy and healthy recipe like this one. Let us know what you are cooking. #CommunityCookUp #AHVtenants #healthyeating

19.01.2022 We have a new free to call phone number! Tenants can contact Aboriginal Housing Victoria on our free-call number 1800 248 842 (AHV VIC). If you have a maintenance request, questions about rent or any other tenancy matters you can reach our Clients Services and Maintenance teams by calling the free-call number 1800 248 842. ... Calls can be made from most landline and mobile providers. The number operates 24/7. After hours calls are still re-directed. You can still call our 03 9403 2100 phone number. You will be charged the standard rate for a phone call as per your service providers rates. We have received funding assistance to make this change. If you are facing challenges, do not hesitate to contact us. Our priority remains to get you the support you need. Stay deadly, stay distant and stay informed.

18.01.2022 Stay safe! https://www.facebook.com/204208296377636/posts/1965718846893230/

17.01.2022 The restrictions have been challenging, but thanks to the incredible efforts of Victorians, the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases is dropping. To get to ...COVID normal, many of the current Stage 4 measures will need to remain in place for Metropolitan Melbourne until at least Monday 28 September. Some changes have been made as part of the First Step to help make life a little bit easier: - Single person bubbles will allow limited in-person visits for single person households and single parents. - Two people, or a household, can meet outdoors for a maximum of two hours for social interaction, exercise or recreation within 5km of their home. - A curfew remains in place but has been reduced to 9pm to 5am. Find out more: https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-reopening-roadm In Regional Victoria? Regional Victoria are currently on the Second Step. Find out more: https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-reopening-roadm

17.01.2022 Our new free to call number is 1800 248 842

16.01.2022 Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation are providing Covid safety packs and Emergency food supplies for local vulnerable community members.

16.01.2022 Hey you mob! Today is #RUOK Day. This is a day were encouraged to learn more about what we can do to help a friend or loved one struggling with their social, e...motional wellbeing and mental health. At VACCHO we think its important to check on each other regularly, especially during these difficult times of COVID-19 We acknowledge the strength of Aboriginal peoples across our Countries and the power and resilience that is shared amongst us as members of the worlds oldest living culture. But we also know that sometimes we all need a little bit of extra support, to manage every day stressors and pressures, as well as our collective struggles and shared trauma and our need to heal. Please remember, its ok to reach out, without shame or stigma, to loved ones or your local ACCO if youre experiencing pressure and stress (such as housing, financial or other supports). Attached are some tips from our regular COVID-19 update, that we hope will help to keep us all grounded, strong, healthy and connected. All the tip links can be accessed at http://www.vaccho.org.au//for-you-at-h/community/25-august Please stay safe and connected. If you feel you need to have a yarn to someone, you can find support at: Yarning Safe'n'Strong Dardi Munwurro - Strong Spirit Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1800 512 348 Headspace 1800 650 893 VACCHO ACCO contact details can be found at http://www.vaccho.org.au/om/our-membership/

15.01.2022 THE MARCH 2020 Virtually walk alongside Aunty Pam and Uncle Jack as they share some of their personal memories, stopping at historic landmarks, reminding us all... of the importance and history of why we march. Full replay will.be available on our website soon after the broadcast www.vicnaidoc.com.au

15.01.2022 Community Cook Up! This sounds delicious! Let us know if you have tried any of our community cook up recipes. #CommunityCookUp #AHVtenants #healthyeating

15.01.2022 Always Was Always Will Be To bring #NAIDOCWeek to a close, we have a video on this year’s theme. Thanks to the wonderful performers and presenters this week who have shared their talents with us.... Thanks to our friends at Yarra Libraries for celebrating with us! Thanks to all the deadly mob out there for sharing your strength, creativity, excellence and achievements this week. We look forward to celebrating you all year round! Aboriginal Housing Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands across this state on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders both past, present and emerging. #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC2020 NAIDOC Week | Aboriginal Housing Victoria & Yarra Libraries

14.01.2022 Applications for City of Melbournes annual arts grants close soon! First Nations creatives can apply for up to $20k to fund their projects in 2021 - you just need a deadly idea. Apply now: https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au//a/Pages/arts-grants.aspx Image credit: Tongberangi Ngarrga Inc

14.01.2022 Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day The theme for this year's Children's Day is: We are the Elders of tomorrow, hear our voice #StrongInCulture #EldersOfTomorrow ... The impact of COVID-19 means many people will be unable to celebrate the day in person. So we have a list of deadly activities for any little ones at home! Remember stay safe and stay home Check out the Children's Day website https://aboriginalchildrensday.com.au/activities/ Bush Tucker Recipes from SNAICC-National Voice for our Children https://www.supportingcarers.snaicc.org.au/social-and-em// Deadly Dan Colouring In Book from Victorian Aboriginal Health Service -VAHS https://www.vahs.org.au/deadly-dan/ Educational Resources from Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc. https://www.vaeai.org.au/aboriginal-education-activities/ ABC Classroom resources https://education.abc.net.au/home ABC Digi books https://education.abc.net.au/home Stories and resources from Deadly Story https://www.deadlystory.com/page/children-and-young-people

13.01.2022 Our asset development and capital upgrades program seeks to address the increasing demand for community housing, while also improving the quality of existing stock. View our Cultural Design Principles: http://ow.ly/7wo850C4DAi #vahhf #buildsocialhousing

13.01.2022 Today, August 9 is International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. Prior to colonisation there were approximately 250 Indigenous languages spoken in Australia - approximately 38 in Victoria. Check out this map created by Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages (VACL). ... #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

13.01.2022 Hey you mob! On 13 SEPTEMBER 2020 there will be an easing of Stage 3 & 4 restrictions at 11.59pm. So until September 13 it's business as usual throughout Metro...politan Melbourne in Stage 4 and regional Victoria (including Mitchell Shire) in Stage 3. Our mob have done so well in keeping confirmed cases down in Victoria and this 'easing' is a welcome change for all of us. So it's now more important than ever we remember the work we've been putting in to get here. Please keep following restrictions so that we're as close to 'normal' by the end of the year. We will post these 'easing of restriction' details this coming week when the details are locked in, and it's clear that confirmed case numbers have dropped enough to move forward. Restrictions will be reviewed again 28 September, 26 October & 23 November. Even with restrictions easing, remember to keep getting in touch with your local GP or ACCO to get your regular health checks as well as getting tested and isolating until you get your results. Get tested even if youre showing the mildest cold or flu symptoms. Its also really important we reach into our supports right now. If you want to chat to mob anonymously, wed encourage to call Yarning Safe'n'Strong. Theyre available 7 days a week - all hours. Be safe you mob, and look after each other Please go to http://www.vaccho.org.au//coronav/what-we-all-need-to-know so you can keep up-to-date with all the new information as so much as changed. For more information on COVID-19 go to http://www.vaccho.org.au/about-us/coronavirus/

13.01.2022 Great overview of the recent changes by VACCHO, until Sept 13 restrictions stay the same. Read their post for a summary and follow the links to find out more.

10.01.2022 We are hiring Aboriginal Housing Victoria have new roles and job openings in our teams. Closing Soon! ... Manager, Aboriginal Home Connect program - Identified Aboriginal Position Corporate Services Officer Senior Policy Officer - Identified Aboriginal Position Policy Officer Secretariat Read more about openings on our website https://ahvic.org.au/ahv-careers Applications should be sent to [email protected]

09.01.2022 Investments in social housing create local jobs and boost the economy. #vahhf #HW2020 #BuildSocialHousing

08.01.2022 Is COVID causing a housing crisis? One pandemic silver lining has been extra support and protections for renters and people experiencing homelessness. But what happens when these temporary measures end? Join Raf Epstein and special guests Dr Nadia Chaves, infectious disease specialist from cohealth, Darren Smith, CEO of Aboriginal Housing Victoria and Georga Wootton, lawyer at Tenants Victoria.... This interview is by ABC Melbourne in partnership with Victorian Council of Social Service.

08.01.2022 Yarra Valley Water has issued a water warning notice for more than 80+ Melbourne suburbs. Yarra Valley Water advises, they have become aware of a potential water quality issue affecting 88 suburbs due to electrical damage caused by storms overnight. As a precautionary measure, they are advising residents in those suburbs to boil their water before they drink residents should bring water to a rolling boil before drinking, washing and preparing food, preparing baby formula,... brushing teeth and making ice until further notice. Please go to www.yvw.com.au/drinking-water-advice for more information about suburbs, advice and updates.

08.01.2022 Hey you mob. Wearing masks, getting tested and social distancing all make a huge difference in our fight against COVID-19. These are simple things we can all do... to help to keep ourselves, friends and family safe, but dont forget to stay connected. Its really important we reach into your supports right now, and if you want to chat to mob anonymously, wed encourage you to call Yarning Safe'n'Strong. Theyre available 7 days a week - all hours. Be safe you mob, and look after each other. For more information on COVID-19 go to http://www.vaccho.org.au/about-us/coronavirus/

08.01.2022 Homelessness Australia together with national housing and homelessness campaign - Everybodys Home - have released interactive heat maps, that show high level of homelessness and desperate social housing shortages across Australia. The maps shows alarming some figures, with 5,600 people homeless in the electorates of Melbourne, Bruce and Macnamara alone. More than 4,000 of Victorias Aboriginal households (around one in five) have sought social housing through the Victorian H...ousing Register (VHR). One third of these are categorised by the VHR as homeless with support. Alarming statistics such as these are a key driver behind the work we're doing to outcomes in The Victorian Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Framework. Download a copy at www.vahhf.org.au #HW2020 #BuildSocialHousing #EverybodysHomes

07.01.2022 Tonight we’re honoured to feature a legendary voice for the last of our #NAIDOCWeek musical performances. A proud Mutti Mutti man, Kutcha Edwards' career is marked by a legacy of passionate activism, artistry, and multiple awards - including being named Indigenous Person of the Year by NAIDOC in 2001. Please join Aboriginal Housing Victoria and Yarra Libraries online tonight for Uncle Kutcha’s unmistakably powerful songs and stories. Click below to be notified when this perf...ormance goes live. NAIDOC Week | Aboriginal Housing Victoria & Yarra Libraries #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

07.01.2022 **UPDATE** Thanks for helping us spread some kindness and care. All 600 masks are now on their way out to Community. -... At Clothing the Gap, we are sharing the love and have created an opportunity for people to connect whilst staying safe. We have 600 masks to gift and share with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community. The most exciting part about this is that there is one mask for you plus another mask for you to share with someone in your world that you want to connect with. Think about your Elders, Aunties or Uncles or anyone else who might need a mask but might not see this post. We hope in small way this will brighten yours and someone elses day and keep you safe at this time. Thinking of you all at this time x To get your free 4 ply reversible masks please: 1. Add 2 x 4-ply reversible reusable masks to your cart (not the 3 ply masks) https://clothingthegap.com.au//produc/reversible-face-mask 2. Check out 3. Enter the discount code REACHOUT to receive $70 off 4. Click Free shipping in the Shipping method 5. Click continue to payment 6. Click Pay now and your order will be processed (no payment will be required from you) Please note: There is a limit of one order per person and we have limited stock available.

06.01.2022 If you need support or want to have a yarn, call Djirra on 1800 105 303 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. #StaySafe #AboriginalWomensLivesMatter #DontSilenceTheViolence

05.01.2022 Meet some cute Dingo cubs online, happening Friday 11 am with the Australian Dingo Foundation

04.01.2022 The Woi Wurrung calendar, like all Aboriginal seasonal knowledge, is defined by the interactions of plants, animals and weather, as well as the length of the days and the movement of the stars. We are now in Poorneet (tadpole) season: - September-October - Temperatures rise but rain continues... - Pied currawongs calling - Yam daisies flowering - Days and nights are of equal length Image credit: Diagram from RMITs Ngarara Willim Centre gardens. Project by Greenway Architects with artwork by Aroha Groves and landscape designer Charles Solomon. Edit* The language groups with the Kulin Nations had different calendars. This is the Woi Wurrung calendar.

04.01.2022 Koorie Heritage Trust have a new digital program space. Take a look at what they have to offer online: https://koorieheritagetrust.com.au/whats-on/kht-online/

03.01.2022 Our friends at Thirrili have various roles open including the National Indigenous Postvention Advocate and they are flexible to locations in all states/territories. Thirrili Ltd (Thirrili) delivers the National Indigenous Postvention Service across Australia and has taken a national leadership role in the provision of suicide postvention support and assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities. Thirrili is a not for profit company and operates from a strengths-based approach delivering on its mission of supporting our people and communities to stem suicide and trauma. Open positions are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified. Contact them online http://thirrili.com.au/work-us