A report form Suicide Prevention Australia and Wesley Mission calls for the country’s mental health response to COVID-19 to be better tailored to address broader social and economic factors and protect vulnerable groups most at risk during the pandemic. ow.ly/AOIV50ADvnC

A survey from the Australian Sports Foundation has found the COVID-19 pandemic is having a detrimental effect on community sport. It’s important we come together to show support for community sport so it continues to play a role in our communities. theage.com.au/sport/national…

Following last year’s overwhelming number of applications, we have continued with the theme of building capacity for impact for our 2020 grants program. Keep an eye out for more details on the program which will be released from next week. communitysectorbanking.com.au/grants

Our 2020 Social Investment Grants Program is now open and accepting applications from not-for-profit organisations building capacity for impact. For more information, including eligibility and frequently asked questions, visit our website. ow.ly/vVAr50AOGYQ

A piece I recently wrote for Pro Bono Australia highlights the importance of supporting not-for-profit organisations to build capacity internally to ensure they can continue to grow, further their reach and support the communities they serve. ow.ly/FjDO50AOHql

Milestone day for Haven Home Safe Hon Richard Wynne broke ground on 151 social housing apartments at New Epping and we cemented our Public-Private Partnership with Victorian Government Victorian Dept of Families, Fairness & Housing @CityWhittlesea and developer Riverlee to deliver quality affordable homes for people in Melb's north.

We’ve heard reports from some #renters that they are receiving a notice to vacate from the landlord. Remember, you have rights, and can only be asked to leave your home if VCAT (the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal) makes an order. For more see tenantsvic.org.au/advice/ending-…

#DeadlyandProud is a powerful story-telling campaign, featuring stories of Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians such as musician Archie Roach, actor Miranda Tapsell, AFLW player Courtney Ugle and broadcaster Tony Armstrong among many others. ▶️ ow.ly/peHK50F4aH2

We want to hear from people in the Delacombe and Ballarat community to help us plan for the future of social and affordable housing. engage.vic.gov.au/leawarra-neigh…

Rental affordability crisis is pricing #COVID19 essential workers out of communities. The Federal Government needs to lead investment to #BuildSocialHousing #HomelessnessWeek21 #EverybodysHome theaustralian.com.au/breaking-news/…

“In the past year we have seen a phenomenal increase in rents … The simple fact is, when people can’t find a place to rent that they can afford, they end up without a home” says Homelessness Australia chair Jenny Smith launching our #HomelessnessWeek21 event.

#HomelessnessWeek21 launch panelist, Jason Clare MP, says First Nations Australians make up 4% of the population, but 20% of our homeless. homelessnessaustralia.org.au/homelessness-w… Homelessness Australia Everybody's Home

The final report of the Parliamentary Inquiry into Homelessness came out today. It highlights the need for a national homelessness strategy in Australia, and it's up to the Federal Government to deliver it. 📰More info here: bit.ly/37gIVuX #HomelessnessWeek21 #auspol

Join us on our journey to provide more homes and more support through more meaningful partnerships and a greater capacity to be a trusted force for good. #communications #NFP #socialhousing #homelessness #transformation #change #showingupmatters bit.ly/3kR2aBJ

The @CityOfMelbourne and @cohealth have opened a walk-in COVID vaccination clinic at the Melbourne Town Hall, supporting: 🏠People experiencing homelessness 🧔🏽Refugees and asylum seekers 👩‍🏫International students 🔤People with low English People don’t need ID or a Medicare card.

No one chooses to be homeless. We know and understand this, bearing witness to it every day and it is in these moments that showing up matters.

We’re looking forward to building 31 homes in #Bendigo 28 in #Ballarat 31 in #Horsham 17 in #Tarneit 34 in #Werribee and 14 in #Preston.

Need more info, VCOSS are hosting a sector briefing next week, which you can register for here: bit.ly/3ajWWcI

Housing supply and affordability in the regions nswnationals.org.au/housing-supply… good to see NSW National Party looking at regional affordability issues

This article I wrote for Pro Bono Careers highlights the role men have to play in ending violence against women. bit.ly/3d7R4o8 #16DaysofActivism2021