by admin | Oct 5, 2021 | Advocacy, News, Parliament
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (15:14): My question is to the Attorney-General, representing the Minister for Mental Health, Minister Merlino. The number of Australians drinking alcohol increased for the first time in four years last year. A survey by the Victorian...
by admin | Sep 15, 2021 | Homelessness, News, Parliament
Mr BARTON (Eastern Metropolitan) (13:57): My adjournment today is for Minister Wynne in the other place. Recently Infrastructure Victoria released an updated 30-year infrastructure strategy, which is now being considered by our government. Infrastructure Victoria has...
by admin | Sep 10, 2021 | Homelessness, Media Releases, News
Recently, Infrastructure Victoria (IV) released an updated 30-year Infrastructure Strategy which the Victorian Government is now considering. IV have made 94 recommendations to the Government, one of which focuses on Victoria’s social housing strategy. IV...
by admin | Aug 27, 2021 | Advocacy, Electorate, Homelessness, Media Releases, News
Young people do not choose homelessness. A number of issues lead to young people becoming homeless, overcrowding, domestic violence, family breakdowns, mental health issues and financial difficulties. Kids Under Cover, a non-profit that supports young people at risk...
by admin | Aug 26, 2021 | Advocacy, Electorate, Homelessness, News
Today, Rod met with Jo Swift, the CEO of Kids Under Cover to learn more about the vital resource they offer to vulnerable young people in our community. They provide studios to young people at risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness. These studios cost as...