Homelessness in Australia

Centre for Homelessness Impact research shows one in six believe that they could be affected by homelessness

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Homelessness, Housing, Homelessness organizations, Homelessness in the United States, Homelessness in Australia, Homelessness in the United States by state

A majority, 54%, think that too little attention is paid to evidence of what works when decisions are made about important issues facing the country.

Key Points: 
  • A majority, 54%, think that too little attention is paid to evidence of what works when decisions are made about important issues facing the country.
  • The views of people affected by/at risk of homelessness are also considered important; chosen by 54%.
  • Approaching two thirds (63%) believe that we all have a role to play in ending homelessness.
  • The survey was designed to support the Centre for Homelessness Impact's End it with evidence campaign .

Press release - EU should set goal to end homelessness by 2030

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Organizations, Articles, Housing, Homelessness, International organizations, European Union, Public housing, FEANTSA, Homelessness in Australia

It stresses that housing is a fundamental human right and calls for stronger action from the Commission and member states to end homelessness in the EU by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • It stresses that housing is a fundamental human right and calls for stronger action from the Commission and member states to end homelessness in the EU by 2030.
  • More measures needed at both EU and national level

    To put an end to homelessness, the European Commission should support member states, improve monitoring, continue to provide funding, and present an EU Framework for National Homelessness Strategies.

  • Reports on how the COVID-19 crisis has affected the affordability of housing in the EU indicate that economic recession and loss of jobs and income may further increase housing costs and homelessness rates in Europe.
  • While housing policy does not fall under the EUs jurisdiction, it can affect housing conditions indirectly through regulations (e.g.

Southern Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit Tackles COVID-19, Racism

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Homelessness organizations, Homelessness, Housing, Youth homelessness, Social issues, Real estate, Homelessness in Australia, Homelessness in the United States

Themed "The Movement Fights Back," Summit 2020 will address the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable youth and the role racism plays in perpetuating youth homelessness.

Key Points: 
  • Themed "The Movement Fights Back," Summit 2020 will address the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable youth and the role racism plays in perpetuating youth homelessness.
  • "We must continue to make the Southern Nevada Plan to End Youth Homelessness relevant and resilient by addressing the impact of these issues on the lives of our youth," said Arash Ghafoori, executive director of Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth.
  • Summit 2020 is focused on building responsive solutions to these developments in line with the goals outlined in the Southern Nevada Plan to End Youth Homelessness.
  • Since its inception in 2017, the Summit has coalesced the Movement to End Youth Homelessness into an organized, community-driven response to the significant prevalence of youth homelessness in Southern Nevada, which is among the highest in the nation for the rate of youth experiencing homelessness.

2020 Census Workers to Count Population Experiencing Homelessness in September

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Friday, June 12, 2020
Public policy, Government, White House, Federal Government, State, Local, Public policy, Homelessness in the United States, Homelessness organizations, Economic sociology, Homelessness, Humanitarian aid, Socioeconomics, Social issues, Humans, Homelessness in Australia, United States Interagency Council on Homelessness

The U.S. Census Bureau has announced the new schedule for counting people experiencing homelessness in the 2020 Census.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Census Bureau has announced the new schedule for counting people experiencing homelessness in the 2020 Census.
  • People experiencing homelessness will be counted where they are staying when census takers visit between September 22-24.
  • Census statistics are crucial to programs and service providers that support people experiencing homelessness.
  • A complete and accurate 2020 Census can ultimately help organizations provide better services, more food and improved shelter options to those in need.

LifeWorks Partners With Handsome To Launch End Youth Homelessness ATX 2020 Campaign Microsite

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Monday, January 20, 2020
Homelessness organizations, Homelessness in the United States, Economic sociology, Social issues, Homelessness, Humanitarian aid, Socioeconomics, Homelessness in Australia, Homelessness Australia

The goal of the year-long drive is to raise the $4.9 million needed to end youth homelessness in Austin by the end of 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The goal of the year-long drive is to raise the $4.9 million needed to end youth homelessness in Austin by the end of 2020.
  • "The microsite to our End Youth Homelessness Campaign is the first of its kind for the organization," explained Julianne Hanckel, LifeWorks Director of Communications and Marketing.
  • "Ending youth homelessness in Austin is possible, but it will take the support of the entire community.
  • The End Youth Homelessness ATX 2020 Campaign will officially kick-off January 21 at the grand opening of The Works II, a 29-unit affordable housing community for youth and young families exiting from homelessness.