Great read @SamLandy@AHURI_Research We owe it to young people, who have a whole future ahead of them - and whose experiences of homelessness are rarely their own doing - to have the right support at this critical stage of their lives.
We're looking for a new Treasurer to join our Board! If you're passionate about empowering young people to achieve their full potential and you have skills and experience in finance, then this is for you! https://t.co/R3HTMo9qia
#JoinTheBoard#BoardMember#BoardofDirectors
Would be great if this fund could also be supported with additional investment in social housing in Western Sydney - unaffordable housing is a major issue in the area creating overcrowding & putting families & individuals at risk of homelessness.
Kai believes that one of the biggest misconceptions about homelessness comes from people's assumptions. He believes that we should go back to that individual-centred way of thinking wherein we don’t put everyone in the same basket case. #YouthHomelessness#NYHC2021@YDA_Australia
“She went in homeless and she came out homeless and then she passed away.”
This is how Noongar elder Graham Woods, 67, talks about the recent death of his niece.
Investigation on deaths after custody and people released from jail into homelessness.
https://t.co/pMipq2zXei
Peter Wearne of @VACCHO_org believes that the homelessness industry should drop the word 'codesign' and rather focus on letting people with lived experiences design programs to end #youthhomelessness. @YDA_Australia
The National Symposium on Extending Care to 21 will be live and online on Monday! There's still time to register to attend the day, including the session with evaluation results from the NSW @weareuniting trial by @NousGroup.
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This #RUOKDay , let's talk about the intersection between youth homelessness and mental health. Mental Health Advocate Melissa Barber believes that solutions to youth homelessness should focus on long-term and just short-term crisis services. #YouthHomelessness@YDA_Australia
I believe #HousingIsAHumanRight. Colorado's working families cannot compete with multinational corporations who see housing as a commodity. Grateful for, and ready to partner with @leilanifarha and @make_theshift to make housing accessible for all Americans. #FierceEmpathy
Chn & #youngpoeople go thr ups and downs. Today #RUOKDay is a good opp to help students learn how to support their peers & talk about how they feel. For tips on starting a conversation in educational settings, check out these great resources https://t.co/TvNDOFm8K2
Indigenous Australians carry the legacy of one of the oldest living cultures in the world but are sadly over-represented in homelessness statistics. Listen to this podcast to explore this issue with Melbourne City Mission https://t.co/RFe71Anasx
'I postpone repairs to items or vet check-ups for my pets, I’ve cancelled much-needed psychology and dental appointments to ensure I can pay rent.'
Read what it's like to try and cobble together enough income to pay rent during #COVID19vic.
Babies of Homelessness would like to thank all who participated in our recent donation drive. Special thanks to the Northshore Rotary and Kenmore Safeway. We received more than 8K worth of diapers, 80 packages of wipes, 18 cans of formula and $302 in donations. #thankyou
We are expecting people to isolate when they are living in severely overcrowded dwellings. And only about 1/3 of Wilcannia with 1st vaccine dose & 16% fully vaccinated. Victim blaming does not cut the mustard - vaccines & safe accommodation needed now https://t.co/fi7sFUuPEP