Council to Homeless Persons in Collingwood, Victoria, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Council to Homeless Persons

Locality: Collingwood, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8415 6200

Address: 2 Stanley Street, Collingwood 3066 Collingwood, VIC, Australia

Website: http://chp.org.au/

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24.01.2022 Happy #NAIDOCWeek2020! Join us in celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Search the hashtag for plenty of voices, stories, and resources, & check out ways to get involved here http://naidoc.org.au #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

20.01.2022 Temporary visa holders have had no access to #jobseeker and #JobKeeper throughout the pandemic, leaving many in poverty and vulnerable to homelessness. The rent moratorium has helped, but is being lifted in March. We need long-term solutions to ensure the whole of our community has access to housing they can afford. Read the full story >>> https://bit.ly/3muMB1A... #RaisetheRateforGood #BuildSocialHousing

18.01.2022 For people who have been struggling to find affordable and secure housing, today is a pretty good day. #VicBudget #socialhousing #everybodyshome https://bit.ly/35Wf7DW

13.01.2022 Lockdown is easing from today, but the uncertainty is far from over for many young renters. Plenty were already struggling in the rental market, and with cuts to #jobseeker & #jobkeeper more young people face risk of homelessness, says Kate Colvin in this article from The Age >>> https://bit.ly/3eaet8o

12.01.2022 The Infrastructure Victoria Draft 30 year Infrastructure Strategy out today recommends the Victorian government adopt a #socialhousing target. This is a great plan, and we could get there if the federal government co-invested to #BuildSocialHousing Read the strategy >>> https://bit.ly/37LG2SH #EverybodysHome

12.01.2022 Together, we did it! The Victorian Government announced an historic investment to deliver urgently needed social and affordable housing, and we thank everyone who was a part of it. More info and our reaction here >>> https://bit.ly/2H8u4cl... #auspol #VICbudget

12.01.2022 CHP welcomes Victorian Government’s announcement of additional staff for homelessness support, including $10 million to create 210 new short term jobs in the sector. #springst #VICbudget Full media release: https://bit.ly/2Ulq0bU

11.01.2022 Use your media engagement skills to develop and pitch newsworthy stories to help end homelessness. We're looking for a Senior Media Adviser to join the team. Find more information here >>> www.chp.org.au/jobs <<< and share with your networks!

09.01.2022 It’s time for the Federal Government to step up and turbocharge the impact that today’s historic investments will have on reducing homelessness, as we build a fairer, stronger, and more equal Victoria. #VICbudget #endhomelessness #everybodyshome Read our media release: https://bit.ly/2J3SRzh

09.01.2022 The government made positive steps to provide temporary accommodation for people sleeping rough during #covid. Now we need action to fix the structural problems that got them there. #EverybodysHome https://bit.ly/3kjbywg

05.01.2022 Congratulations to the sector and to Victorians on what you've achieved this year. We hope you get the chance for a well-earned break, and we look forward to working with you in 2021.

05.01.2022 CHP is truly appreciative for all the inspirational people across the #homelessness sector who have worked tirelessly (and continue to do so) throughout this hugely challenging year. To them and to all of our fellow Victorians, thank you. #ThankYouDay

05.01.2022 A great day for Victoria! The govt. has announced it will invest $5.3billion for a social housing construction blitz, creating: - 9,300 new #socialhousing homes - 2,900 new #affordablehousing -10,000 jobs a year for 4 years ... An amazing effort by advocacy groups and individuals across our state, and an historic investment to deliver much-needed housing for Victorians without a home. Read the media release here: https://chp.org.au//victorian-government-commitment-to-so/

05.01.2022 Congratulations to the winners of the VHMAs 2020! And thank you to our amazing panellists, presenters, finalists and judges. A truly inspiring event. We can't wait to see what VHMA 2021 brings. #mediaawards #homelessness #EverybodysHome

05.01.2022 "This is the impact on my life and it will never be the same." Take a look back on an article written for Parity's Covid-19 edition written by John, a Peer Education Support Program graduate, who discusses the impact of the pandemic on his life and wellbeing. https://chp.org.au/shelter-from-the-storm/

04.01.2022 Get a picture of Victoria's housing crisis ahead of this month's State Budget: - Vic has lowest proportion of #socialhousing in Aus - 100,000 on the Victorian waitlist - Social housing a priority to prevent new wave of homelessness... Excellent reporting by Jewel Topsfield Journalist https://bit.ly/2U8w8nt