COMMUNITY & SOCIAL HOUSING
THE federal government has listened to the call of frontline homelessness workers across the country, committing to covering the $73 million funding shortfall in the sector...
With the Funding for the Equal Remuneration Order (ERO) supplementation for homelessness services to cover the wages of the workforce due to expire in...
Homelessness advocates and unions sent a joint letter to ministers outlining the consequences of not meeting this gap...
“This decision, communicated in the Housing and Homelessness Ministerial Council meeting communique released today, will give certainty to hundreds of homelessness...
“The Federal Government has listened to a broad coalition of leading homelessness advocates and unions which fought for this funding to be locked in. It’s clear from this...
Homelessness Australia has also identified the need for an additional $450 million to address the surging demand for homelessness support service...
“The reality on the ground is heartbreaking. Every day, families and children are left without a roof over their heads, sleeping in cars or worse,” added Colvin...
“Workers in this sector face enough challenges without worrying about their job security. The Federal Government’s move will be a huge relief for not only the workers affected but...
Earlier this week, the latest data analysis out of Western Australia found a 25% boost in funding is urgently needed, as people currently being assisted by...