MEMBERS – Can Homelessness – Wantirna South Primary School
In my members statement this week I thanked all who are contributing to the welfare of the homeless in our state and congratulated nine-year-old Louisa Bishop from Wantirna South Primary School for her contribution to the Knox Council initiative in August called Can Homelessness
Bendigo community rallies for night shelter for homeless
Last night we visited the Bendigo Winter Night Shelter to experience the great service they offer the homeless in Bendigo – Rod is pictured with BWNS director Lachlan Weir and deputy director Terry Westaway.
Ozanam House a great boost for homelessness accommodation
“Bringing these services together into a single facility, which includes medical and support services, showers, meals and storage facilities is a great initiative that really addresses the needs of those experiencing homelessness in our city,” said Mr Barton.
$10,000 for homelessness
Thank you to all who make donations and spread the word on my Vinnies CEO Sleepout effort. We raised over $10,000 and a great deal of awareness. Next step? Our parliamentary inquiry into homelessness.
Spotlight firmly on hidden homelessness in Victoria
A full investigation into the causes of and measures needed to combat the hidden problem of homelessness will be undertaken in Victoria. Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne member Rod Barton presented a motion today calling for independent analysis of the changing scale and nature of homelessness across Victoria.
“We need to get a proper handle on this. What has struck me since become a member of parliament is how many of our people are facing a crisis in housing and are in need of homelessness services, and how hidden this problem is,” he said.
MOTION – Inquiry in homelessness in Victoria
My motion asks the Legal and Social Issues Committee to provide an independent analysis of the changing scale and nature of homelessness across Victoria. We need to get a proper handle on this. I want the committee to investigate why, and what are the many social, economic and policy factors that impact on homelessness, and I want the committee to identify policies and practices from all levels of government that have a bearing on delivering services to the homeless.
ADJOURNMENT: Homelessness in Eastern Metro
Over 14 000 people accessed homelessness assistance services in the council areas that touch the Eastern Metropolitan Region in the last financial year.