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24.01.2022 "Trans awareness is about acknowledging ALL that we are, and can be. It's time to take our rightful place as fully functioning participants, fully equipped to learn, work, grow and enjoy life." Karen Parker, VincentCare Engagement Worker #TransAwarenessWeek

22.01.2022 To mark Community Safety Month, Greater Shepparton City Council have partnered with local organisations for a series of videos and question-and-answer forums to help you, your friends and family. The Financial Counselling Network from VincentCare provides free and confidential financial counselling. If you've got money worries, struggling to make ends meet, have been threatened with disconnection of services and more, give them a call on 03 5831 1840. For more information, head to vincentcare.org.au/our-services/financial-counselling

22.01.2022 On Saturday 4 July 2020, it was announced that nine sites across three public housing estates in North Melbourne and Flemington would be placed into ‘hard lockdown’ for a period of five days. The 3,000 residents of the buildings have been told they are not allowed to leave their homes for any reason. We acknowledge the challenging situation for our clients who reside in those nine sites. For those who drop-in to our Homelessness Resource Centre each day on Flemington Road to ...collect food parcels and material aid, we acknowledge the difficulty you will face in meeting your needs elsewhere. To all our service users affected by this situation, VincentCare is here to assist and stands ready to help. VincentCare is committed to the principles of social justice and aims to ensure that every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their ability, cultural background, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or religion. The Victorian Government is partnering with the Australian Red Cross to provide the residents of these nine tower blocks with a single point of contact to ask for whatever they need. If you are living in one of these nine sites, please call 1800 961 054 for information and assistance. https://www.vincentcare.org.au/news/covid-19-coronavirus/

22.01.2022 It's Trans Awareness Week. VincentCare would like to welcome all trans people who are or are at risk of experiencing homelessness, who are ageing and need support to remain in their own home, who are living with a disability, or who are experiencing family violence. We acknowledge your struggles and the harm that you have experienced and continue to experience in a world that is transphobic. "We recognise that providing a safe and welcoming service starts with celebrating the wonderful and unique contribution you make to our whole world. To our trans staff and volunteers, thank you you are such an important part of creating this safe and welcome space. And to the broader trans community it is a privilege to be your ally. Quinn Pawson, VincentCare CEO

22.01.2022 NAIDOC Week 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history that dates back thousands of generations. VincentCare is on a journey of reconciliation where we will continue to champion the voices and storytelling of Australia’s First Peoples with learnings that inspire, instil pride and lead to a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and cultures. Being part of cultural celebrations is one of our most significant commitments to that journey, as is engagement and two-way learning. #NAIDOC2020

19.01.2022 Today is Wear it Purple Day A day where we acknowledge and celebrate young LGBTIQ+ people. It’s an important day in the annual LGBTIQ+ calendar and one that we are proud to celebrate at VincentCare. We invited some young queer folk to share their thoughts about what Wear it Purple Day means to them, and suggest ways we, as individuals, might be able to support and celebrate them, not just today, but all year around. Each person shares a little of their own experience, a...nd talks about how the broader community can help bring about change. A big thanks to these fantastic young people and a couple of our very own VincentCare staff too for being part of this video.

18.01.2022 "I work with men 30% queer and or Indigenous who have been homeless and have drug and alcohol dependence issues. During COVID-19, I’ve been able to maintain an active, ‘hands on’ direct care practice via Skype, Zoom, or WhatsApp. I’ve found seeing and speaking to my clients daily has compensated for the distance. I can see how they look, make sure they feel safe, help them navigate medical appointments, and manage their treatment plans. My clients get more of my help remo...tely, than they did when I was at work with all the other distractions." Joanna Macdougall, Reconstructing Life After Dependency (RLAD) Care and Recovery Coordinator At VincentCare we understand this pandemic may affect LGBTIQ+ people in a number of different ways. We are a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation and we are still providing a full range of services. Read more: https://vincentcare.org.au//covid-19-c/lgbtiq-information/

18.01.2022 In a world that seems to be spinning out of control each day, and people are even more divided than ever before, there are organisations like VincentCare who everyday change the lives of many for the better without any judgement or glory. "As a trans woman who only a year ago had seemingly lost everything and was living on the street, if it wasn’t for VincentCare and my amazing worker, I wouldn’t be back on my feet and once again pursuing my music career, doing the things t...hat make me happy! "Thank you VincentCare! Jade, past VincentCare client #TransAwarenessWeek

16.01.2022 "Welcome to Trans Awareness Week! At VincentCare we’re constantly trying to ensure our services are as safe and inclusive as possible for our trans clients. We understand that the homelessness sector can be a pretty unfriendly place if you’re trans and we’re really trying to change that." Jac Tomlins, VincentCare Gender & Sexuality Manager #transawarenessweek

10.01.2022 Meet Katy! Katy has been volunteering since university. She believes that you can help people one on one, but if you are not feeling that it brings as much change as you wish, then volunteering can be the next step. A group of people together usually will be able to achieve more than a person alone. Throughout National Volunteer Week from 18-24 May 2020, we are featuring some of our amazing VincentCare volunteers. Visit the webpage to find out more: https://www.vincentcare.org.au//national-volunteer-week-2/

09.01.2022 If you have any symptoms, no matter how mild, get tested at and stay home. - Fever, chills or sweats - Cough - Sore throat... - Shortness of breath - Runny nose - Loss of sense of smell or taste It’s not over yet. Staying Apart Keeps Us Together Find out where to get tested visit vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS Victorian Department of Health & Human Services

07.01.2022 Meet Rowan! Rowan likes volunteering at VincentCare because he can meet new people (other volunteers and clients) and also learn new and exciting tasks. Throughout National Volunteer Week from 18-24 May 2020, we are featuring some of our amazing VincentCare volunteers. Visit the webpage to find out more: https://www.vincentcare.org.au//national-volunteer-week-2/

07.01.2022 My team are still doing everything we were doing before lockdown, just doing it remotely. We’re assisting clients, advocating with creditors, setting up payment plans and really trying to help people get to a place of financial resilience. And we’re still a free, respectful and confidential service. Michele Padbury, Senior Financial Counsellor At VincentCare we understand this pandemic may affect LGBTIQ+ people in a number of different ways. We are a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation and we are still providing a full range of services. Read more: https://www.vincentcare.org.au//covid-1/lgbtiq-information

06.01.2022 Speaking on behalf of the Young Adults Outreach Services Team at the Northern Community Hub, I want to say to all the trans folk out there ‘You are seen and heard and we are here for you.’ "We’re always learning about how we can best support young people in the Trans community and we’re working hard to ensure our care and case management is as inclusive as possible. Damon Poustie, VincentCare Young Adults Outreach Services Worker #TransAwarenessWeek

06.01.2022 Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder abuse is any act which causes harm to an older person and is carried out by someone they know and trust such as a family member or friend. If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse, contact Seniors Rights Victoria through this free, confidential helpline: 1300 368 821.

05.01.2022 Meet Trace! Trace enjoys volunteering because of the sense of family and the feeling of belonging. Throughout National Volunteer Week from 18-24 May 2020, we are featuring some of our amazing VincentCare volunteers. Visit the webpage to find out more: https://www.vincentcare.org.au//national-volunteer-week-2/

05.01.2022 Meet Andrew! Andrew used to live at Ozanam House and now he volunteers with VincentCare. He says it feels great to be a part of helping those who are going through a rough time. Throughout National Volunteer Week from 18-24 May 2020, we are featuring some of our amazing VincentCare volunteers. Visit the webpage to find out more: https://www.vincentcare.org.au//national-volunteer-week-2/

05.01.2022 Meet Jimmy! Jimmy is a member of our Client Volunteer Program and is also studying at RMIT. For Jimmy, volunteering was a way to give back to the community for the support and guidance he had received when he reached a low point in his life. Throughout National Volunteer Week from 18-24 May 2020, we are featuring some of our amazing VincentCare volunteers. Visit the webpage to find out more: https://www.vincentcare.org.au//national-volunteer-week-2/

02.01.2022 "I work with our residents as part of the Engagement Team at Oz House. While we’re in lockdown, I’ve developed an art collective, Inner Voice, to support clients in creating acts of expression. It was born out of the LGBTIQ+ portfolio, but everyone can participate. It’s based on a shared sense of solidarity that comes from having endured struggle and injustice. Karen Parker, Engagement Worker At VincentCare we understand this pandemic may affect LGBTIQ+ people in a number of different ways. We are a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation and we are still providing a full range of services. Read more: https://www.vincentcare.org.au//covid-1/lgbtiq-information

02.01.2022 "The help I have received from Ozanam House has been amazingly helpful being homeless and transgender. Ozanam House and the staff at VincentCare are thoughtful and very understanding with my situation, offering services to assist me in all aspects of my life. "Special thanks and much love to Everyone for the help in getting my life back on track." Jacina, VincentCare client #TransAwarenessWeek