Eastern Homelessness Network (EHN)
The Eastern Homeless Network (EHN) is a resource to the homelessness sector operating in the Eastern Metropolitan Region. This site contains information and resources to assist people working in Specialist Homelessness and Family Violence Services.
Do you require assistance?
If you are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in Melbourne's inner and outer east please contact your closest entry point below for assistance, 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
- Anchor Incorporated, Lilydale - 9760 6400
- Community Housing Ltd, Blackburn - 9856 0098
- The Salvation Army, Nunawading - 9890 7144
- Uniting, Ringwood - 8870 4020
After hours 5pm-9am and on weekends and public holidays, please call 1800 825 955.
Women and Children experiencing family violence:
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If you are in immediate danger call 000 and ask for the Police
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If you or someone you care about is experiencing family violence, contact The Orange Door, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Or find your nearest Orange Door Service
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After hours, contact Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 24/7 or visit: safesteps.org.au
Upcoming Events
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Thu 7-Aug-25 9:30am-11:30am (2 Hrs)
Staff from Opening Doors, Women’s Refuges, Family Violence Support agencies, Family Support Services, Police FV Liaison and other agencies who work with families experiencing homelessness and family violence are invited to attend. We love to see familiar faces and new faces are welcome as well so please feel free to invite people you feel may benefit from this meeting.
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Wed 20-Aug-25 9:30am-12:00pm (2:30 Hrs)
The EHN Practitioner meetings provide a great opportunity for practitioners and allied services to come together to share information and ideas and to enhance their professional networks. We have a broad range of speakers from a range of complimentary services discussing topical issues; programs and new initiatives.
2025 Dates
- May 15th
- August 20th
- November 26th
Visit the EHN Practitioner Network meeting page for more details
Themes
EHN Practitioner Meetings
The EHN Practitioner Meeting provides a great opportunity for practitioners and allied services to come together to share information and ideas and to enhance their professional networks. We have a broad range of speakers from a range of complimentary services discussing topical issues; programs and new initiatives.
If you would like to speak at a meeting or would like to recommend a topic you'd like to hear more about, please contact us
For 2025 meeting dates please visit our Practitioner Meeting Page
join our mailing list to keep updated
For more information please contact EHNnetworker@vt.uniting.org
Meet the Peaks
The Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) is the peak body representing organisations and individuals in Victoria with a commitment to ending homelessness.
Homelessness Australia (HA) is the national peak body for homelessness in Australia. We provide systemic advocacy for the homelessness sector. They work with a large network of organisations to provide a unified voice when it comes to preventing and responding to homelessness.