We believe housing is a basic human right that affords people dignity. Everyone needs and deserves a place to call home.
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29 Nov 2023
Our third Impact Report highlights the vital role of delivering tailored support services for people to access and maintain their housing. Only more housing healthcare support permanently ends homelessness.
Read the full report here: mtr.cool/xagoozkjiv
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24 Oct 2023
Ending homelessness starts with building more homes - but it doesn't end there. At Launch Housing, advocating for systemic change is an integral part of what we do. Download and read our recommendations to the National Housing and Homelessness Plan today. mtr.cool/zhphqygewm
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11 Oct 2023
After winning its category at the Brighter Future Awards for Victoria, Viv's Place has backed up the effort by winning the National ‘Leading Housing Development Project’ category. This award shows that, when it comes to ending homelessness, innovation and empathy go hand in hand.
ALT From left to right: Jonathon Armstron, ahi: SA Director; Bevan Warner, CEO of Launch Housing; Vere Longmore, Senior Development Manager of Launch Housing; Sarah Amos, Deputy Director General, Department of Housing, Queensland.
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6 Sep 2023
We're proud to announce that two of our programs won their categories of the @VicGovDFFH 2023 Victorian Protecting Children Awards.
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6 Sep 2023
Our Education Pathways Program was announced as the co-winner of the Engaging Kids in School Award. The Cornelia Program, which is a collaboration between @thewomens and @HousingFirst Ltd was announced as the co-winner of the Robin Clark Making a Difference Award.
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12 Aug 2023
How does Melbourne stack up when it comes to ending homelessness?
Find out in our Capital Cities Homelessness Index. By working together and sharing what we know works, we all have a better chance to end homelessness. #nationalhomelessnessweek
🔗: bit.ly/3KwNPaT.
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11 Aug 2023
Which Melbourne LGAs are already doing well in their efforts to end homelessness? The results might surprise you…
If you're ready to take action to help end homelessness in your local government area, join the Melbourne Zero movement today: bit.ly/3Qz44YR
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10 Aug 2023
Melbourne, have you seen our display outside Melbourne Town Hall? Check out the installation today and join Melbourne Zero this #nationalhomelessnessweek.
Join MZ here🔗: bit.ly/3Qv4SOr
Until this Sunday, 13 August, on Swanston St.
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10 Aug 2023
Marking #NationalHomelessnessWeek, State Minister for Housing @ColinBrooksMP and @GabbyWilliamsMP, Member for Dandenong, visited Viv’s Place, a space where women and families escaping domestic violence and homelessness find support. More homes more support = ending homelessness
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9 Aug 2023
To mark the beginning of #NationalHomelessnessWeek, we launched the Capital Cities Homelessness Index -a baseline that shines a light on the complex and urgent issue of homelessness in Melbourne alongside 9 other cities. You can download your copy here - bit.ly/445K5Ei
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LaunchHousing retweeted
8 Jun 2023
"The same planning system levers that serve as a “check” on private developers can also be used by locals to block urgently needed social and affordable housing developments."
New column for @LaunchHousing on behalf of @yimbymelbourne.
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8 Aug 2023
This is the inflection point to end homelessness in Melbourne. Our governments will only act boldly to end homelessness if we demand it of them. Take action this #NationalHomelessnessWeek by joining the @MelbourneZero movement. Find out more here - bit.ly/3DT3L3v
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4 Aug 2023
Join us in saying "Congratulations!" to the delivery and operations teams for Viv's Place. Viv's Place won the Leading Housing Development Project category at the Brighter Future Awards for Victoria. National winners will be announced at the
@AHURI_Research conference in October
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5 Jul 2023
Launch Housing spoke to Vice about the surge in demand we are experiencing during the housing affordability and cost of living crisis, and what an unaffordable rental market means for young people.
Demand For Almost Every Type of Social Service in Australia Is Increasing buff.ly/3pBxU43
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LaunchHousing retweeted
3 Jul 2023
What if #homelessness was a rare occurrence rather than a widespread issue? By addressing homelessness via the @BuiltforZero approach, communities & agencies around #Australia, like @LaunchHousing and @AAEH0, are working together to reach #FunctionalZero.
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25 Jun 2023
Affected by the housing crisis? Whether you're homeless, facing eviction, or struggling to find affordable rentals, your voice matters! Help @everbodyshome better understand the impact of the housing crisis. Take the survey here🔗: bit.ly/3XC5jbz
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23 Jun 2023
Melbourne has bounced back to be listed as the 3rd most liveable city in the world! While we may pride ourselves on our city's culture, Vienna is proud of its social housing. Now is the time to invest in social housing and reclaim the top spot!
🗞️ bit.ly/43NzyOO
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7 Jun 2023
Do people experiencing homelessness move to big cities? Deb Batterham debunks some myths about homelessness and mobility. bit.ly/3CmxalT
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LaunchHousing retweeted
1 Jun 2023
Whether you’re without a stable home, on the cusp of eviction, struggling to find a rental, or worried you’ll never afford a home – we are all impacted by this crisis & that’s why we want to hear from you! Complete our short survey: lnk.bio/EverybodysHome #BuildSocialHousing
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4 Jun 2023
"It's not Australia. It's very, very sad to see women and children and families on the street.”
@abcnews profiles real lives of Australians forced into homelessness. Don’t miss this important story by @LexyHS1 @HarrietTatham and Jesse Thompson
abc.net.au/news/2023-06-03/h…
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