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Call for 100,000 social housing boost across Australia to help people experiencing homelessness

If we’re going to end the housing crisis, we need 100,000 new public and community housing properties targeted to low income earners over the next five years. 30,000 of those properties would be allocated for Victoria, to move the thousands of people off waiting lists into a safe, permanent home. 

There are more than 35,000 people on the Victorian Housing Register awaiting public housing. Private rental is at its lowest rate of affordability ever.  Less than 2% of private rental in Melbourne's north and west is considered affordable for people on low incomes.

Homelessness services in Melbourne's north and west supported nearly 30,000 households in 2015/16, all seeking homelessness support and accommodation.

You can support the call for 100K Homes by signing the petition at  www.endthehousingcrisis.org.au

Victorian Homelessness Achievement Awards 2017
5 days left to nominate a person, program or organisation in the Victorian Homelessness Achievement Awards. Please nominate people by Friday 4th August         

With seven categories, you're sure to know someone who deserves an award, or a program or organisation that fits the bill:
 
Excellence in ending homelessness – Children and families

Excellence in ending homelessness – Young people

Excellence in ending homelessness – Adults

Excellence in ending homelessness – Diverse groups

The leading practitioner award

The consumer achievement award

The Beth Thomson lifetime achievement award

  The Victorian Homelessness Achievement Awards: celebrating the exceptional efforts of workers, consumers and organisations in ending homelessness. More

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