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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/eastern-navigation-resource-unravelling-pathways-to-community-supports_245s571</link>
<title><![CDATA[Eastern Navigation Resource - unravelling pathways to community supports]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Updated October 2025

Developed by the Eastern Regional Coordinators Group the aim of this resource is to assist workers across Inner- and Outer- Eastern Melbourne to navigate the various health and community support sectors, for the benefit of the people (consumers and carers/families) that they work with.

The guide will also assist providers to understand key entry points to the various service sectors.
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<content><![CDATA[Updated October 2025

Developed by the Eastern Regional Coordinators Group the aim of this resource is to assist workers across Inner- and Outer- Eastern Melbourne to navigate the various health and community support sectors, for the benefit of the people (consumers and carers/families) that they work with.

The guide will also assist providers to understand key entry points to the various service sectors.

The resource is divided into sector specific sections and contains information to assist staff to know the eligibility criteria, catchments, and suitable entry points. This information aims to support appropriate referrals for people. It also includes some useful links and demystifies acronyms and terms for each sector. This guide does not intend to provide a comprehensive list of services and supports, but rather key access points that will assist with service navigation.

 
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<pubDate>25 Jan 2026 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/ehn-homelessness-assistance-card_245s603</link>
<title><![CDATA[EHN Homelessness Assistance Card]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The EHN Homelessness Assistance Card is designed for people exereincing, or at risk of, homelessness as a quick reference guide. Small enough to fit into a wallet, it has loads of practical information including Entry Point numbers, after hours contacts and phone numbers for a range supports services, helplines and hospitals in the Eastern Metropolitan area.

 
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<content><![CDATA[The EHN Homelessness Assistance Card is designed for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness as a quick reference guide. Small enough to fit into a wallet, it has loads of practical information including Entry Point numbers, after hours contacts and phone numbers for a range supports services, helplines and hospitals in the eastern metropolitan region.

If your organisation is in the east and would benefit from having these cards on hand, please email EHNnetworker@vt.uniting.org to organise pickup or delivery.

You can also send to people via phone message by sending this link - https://www.ehn.org.au/uploads/images/230/EHN-Homelessness-Assistance-Card-A4-dble-sided.pdf 
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<pubDate>11 Dec 2025 01:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/uniting-private-rental-assistance-program-prap-prap-plus_245s91</link>
<title><![CDATA[Uniting - Private Rental Assistance Program PRAP &amp; PRAP Plus]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Private Rental Assistance Program (PRAP &amp; PRAP Plus) provide assistance to maintain or establish private rental and prevent homelessness.
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<content><![CDATA[The Private Rental Assistance Program (PRAP &amp; PRAP Plus) provide assistance to maintain or establish private rental and prevent homelessness.

If you are living in Eastern Metropolitan areas of Melbourne and your private rental tenancy is at risk, PRAP may be able to support you to maintain or establish your tenancy and prevent homelessness.

See attached brochure and visit https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services/homelessness

Uniting Blackburn
1800 329 133

Inner East - Booroondara, Manningham, Monash
Outer East - Whitehorse, Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges
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<pubDate>14 Jan 2025 04:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/the-statewide-childrens-resource-program_245s167</link>
<title><![CDATA[The Statewide Childrens Resource Program]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The State-wide Children&rsquo;s Resource Program (SCRP) advocates for and assists practitioners in homelessness support and other non-government services to respond more effectively to the needs of children who have experienced homelessness and/or family violence.  
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<content><![CDATA[The State-wide Children&rsquo;s Resource Program (SCRP) advocates for and assists practitioners in homelessness support and other non-government services to respond more effectively to the needs of children who have experienced homelessness and/or family violence.  

Our Philosophy

The Children&#39;s Resource Program advocate on  behalf of children and young people in the homelessness and family violence sectors. We uphold the rights of children as stated in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

All children: 


	Require a  safe, secure and nurturing environment to promote positive childhood experiences.
	Aboriginal children are connected to culture and community
	Require access to appropriate shelter to promote a caring environment to nurture physical and emotional growth. 
	Should have access to quality, affordable education.
	Children should be encouraged to dream about their futures by being creative and having a sense of belonging within family and community.


Homelessness and family violence may impact on children by: 


	Significant impact on a child&#39;s cognitive, social, physical, emotional and psychological development.
	Disrupted attachments to caregivers and a distorted sense of self.
	A sense of not being connected to their peers and the broader community.
	Inability to engage with and maintain education (including early education services such as childcare and kindergarten).


 

CRP Resources


	Through a Childs eyes - Stories of Children&#39;s experiences of Family violence and Homelessness  
	Through my eyes - Children&#39;s activity book for practitioners
	Supporting Your Children - Poster for workers and parents
	See, Listen, and Respond - A guide to engaging children experiencing homelessness and family violence
	Charlie&#39;s Story - A story through the eyes of Charlie as his family journeys through homelessness. A resource for anyone supporting children and families.
	
	Posters - Child Development and Trauma Impacts - Guides for Practitioners and Parents
	


More resources can be found on the Statewide CRP website 

 

Reports
Inner and Outer East - Annual Report 
Victorian Statewide Children&rsquo;s Resource Program Yearly Report - information and data from across the state, regarding brokerage and activities.
 

Regional CRP Coordinators

Each region across the state of Victoria has a Children&#39;s Resource Program Coordinators who offers flexible and tailored support to agencies. This includes regional information; training; support and resources; and promoting best practice to those working with children in homelessness and support services. 

They also administer the Children&#39;s Brokerage Funds and facilitate Children&#39;s Network meetings

Eastern Coordinator - Susie Lukis

If you would like flyers/information added to this site or further information about resources, please contact the Children&rsquo;s Resource Program on 8870 4042 or email susie.lukis@vt.uniting.org
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<pubDate>29 May 2024 03:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/ceep-creating-connections-education-employment-pathways_245s477</link>
<title><![CDATA[CEEP (Creating Connections Education Employment Pathways)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[CEEP funding supports young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to develop and sustain pathways into Education Employment and Training (EET). Brokerage funds assist young people to purchase uniforms, books and school materials, tools, education fees, work clothes, computers, public transport and other EET related expenses.

Uniting are the administrators for the Eastern Metro.

 
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<content><![CDATA[About CEEP

CEEP funding supports young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to develop and sustain pathways into Education Employment and Training (EET). Brokerage funds assist young people to purchase uniforms, books and school materials, tools, education fees, work clothes, computers, public transport and other EET related expenses.

Uniting are the administrators for the Eastern Metro.

Objectives

The key objectives of CEEP brokerage are to:


	Enable young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to participate in EET opportunities;
	Re-engage and/or sustain the young person in EET;
	Develop a sustainable pathway out of homelessness through improved coordination of education and employment goals.


Eligibility

CEEP can only be accessed by young people who are:


	15-25 years old;
	Homeless, or at risk of homelessness;
	Reside in or have links to the eastern metropolitan region;
	Experiencing difficulties in accessing or sustaining EET.


Applying for CEEP

Funding packages of up to $1200 are available per calendar year to eligible young people.

Applications must be completed by a worker, in consideration of the Funding Caps and emailed to CEEP.east@vt.uniting.org  by the 10th day of each month. Applications are considered by the CEEP panel, made up of members of the Creating Connections Management group.

If a young person doesn&rsquo;t have a worker able to support a CEEP application please contact the CEEP administrator at CEEP.east@vt.uniting.org  or (03) 8870 4000 to discuss the EET, housing and support needs of the young person.

 
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<pubDate>29 Feb 2024 00:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/homeless-childrens-brokerage-support-project_245s139</link>
<title><![CDATA[Homeless - Childrens Brokerage Support Project]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The experience of homelessness can have a significant impact on a child&rsquo;s education; physical, emotional and mental health; and their sense of connectedness to their peers and the broader community.

Children issues can be compounded by a lack of access to education, health, and support, social and recreational opportunities within the community. The Homeless Children&rsquo;s Brokerage Support Project has been established to enhance opportunities for children experiencing homelessness to:


	
	Engage and maintain their education (including early education services such as childcare and kindergarten).
	
	
	Reduce social isolation by enhancing access to a range of support, social and recreational opportunities within their community. 
	
	
	Provide social and emotional growth opportunities for children and provide opportunities to increase relational bonds between parents/carers and children. 
	


 
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<content><![CDATA[The experience of homelessness can have a significant impact on a child&rsquo;s education; physical, emotional and mental health; and their sense of connectedness to their peers and the broader community.

Children issues can be compounded by a lack of access to education, health, and support, social and recreational opportunities within the community. The Homeless Children&rsquo;s Brokerage Support Project has been established to enhance opportunities for children experiencing homelessness to:


	
	Engage and maintain their education (including early education services such as childcare and kindergarten).
	
	
	Reduce social isolation by enhancing access to a range of support, social and recreational opportunities within their community. 
	
	
	Provide social and emotional growth opportunities for children and provide opportunities to increase relational bonds between parents/carers and children. 
	


The Homeless Children&rsquo;s Brokerage Support Project also aims to provide further encouragement to homelessness support providers to integrate child focused assessment and case planning into their work practice.

Please read the brokerage guidelines and contact Susie for an application form.

We know this money has made a very positive difference to the inclusion of vulnerable children in education and in their community.  We invite you to read the latest report 

As well as the brokerage, please continue to use the Childrens Resource Representative as a resource for children in the Eastern Region. Group work continues and we are always open for referrals.

Susie Lukis susie.lukis@vt.uniting.org  or 03) 8870 4042 or mobile 0423 022 883

 
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<pubDate>08 Feb 2023 05:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/financial-assistance-guide-melbournes-inner-and-outer-east-2021/22_245s137</link>
<title><![CDATA[Financial Assistance Guide - Melbournes Inner and Outer East 2021/22]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Developed by the Childrens Resource Program for the Inner and Outer East, this is the 2021/22 guide for children and families seeking financial assistance.  It outlines what funding/brokearge is available in the region for  things such as:


	
	Children/Education
	
	
	Leaving Care
	
	
	Housing supports / NIL loans
	
	
	Medical
	
	
	Expenses
	


 
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<content><![CDATA[Developed by the Childrens Resource Program for the Inner and Outer East, this is the 2018/19 guide for children and families seeking financial assistance.  It outlines what funding/brokearge is available in the region for  things such as:


	Children/Education
	Leaving Care
	Housing supports / NIL loans
	Medical
	Expenses

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<pubDate>11 Jan 2023 05:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/flexible-support-packages-update-2023_245s140</link>
<title><![CDATA[Flexible Support Packages - update 2023]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Flexible Support Packages (FSPs) that target high risk and promote safety were introduced by Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to recognise family violence (FV) and the impacts on the health and wellbeing of women and children. 

 
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<content><![CDATA[Flexible Support Packages (FSPs) that target high risk and promote safety were introduced by Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to recognise family violence (FV) and the impacts on the health and wellbeing of women and children. 

The purposes of FSPs are for a rapid response to provide personalised, targeted assistance and to assist women and children living with violence in a crisis or post-crisis situation to achieve:


	Safety and freedom from violence
	Access to safe, stable housing
	Financial stability
	Family health and well-being
	Economic, social and community participation
	Independence



Practitioners can now make applications via an online portal.  If you are in Melbournes Inner and Outer East, please contact FVREE (formerly EDVOS) for instructions on how to register. FSP@fvree.org.au or (03) 9259 4200

If you need further information regarding FSP please visit https://www.vic.gov.au/applying-flexible-support-packages 
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<pubDate>02 Jan 2023 05:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/victorian-concessions-guide-2022_245s69</link>
<title><![CDATA[Victorian Concessions Guide 2022]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[This guide contains information about discounts and services for eligible households in Victoria. These range from utility discounts, pet registration discounts, dental care concessions and much more. Not all require people to hold a health care card and many services have addtional hardship support for clients with no cards, upon discussion.
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<content><![CDATA[This guide contains information about discounts and services for eligible households in Victoria. These range from utility discounts, pet registration discounts, dental care concessions and much more. Not all require people to hold a health care card and many services have addtional hardship support for clients with no cards, upon discussion.

 
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<pubDate>10 Nov 2022 04:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Personas]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[This suite of Personas was developed by the Eastern Regional Coordinators to bring to life the experiences of clients with complex support needs  who may interact with multiple services.

These personas can be used at forums, training and events, as well as for strategic planning, client journey mapping and advocacy. 
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<content><![CDATA[This suite of Personas was developed by the Eastern Regional Coordinators to bring to life the experiences of clients with complex support needs  who may interact with multiple services.

Background - The Eastern Regional Coordinators identified that there are people with complex support needs engaged with a wide range of service sectors. Discussions were initiated at our monthly meetings. It was decided that the development of a suite of Persona&rsquo;s would be a valuable tool to initiate useful conversations regarding this client group.  This led to a successful application for grant funding from the Outer-east Primary Care Partnership.

Amy Whelan, an external consultant from Make-it-Mesh, was engaged to facilitate a suite of Persona workshops. Lived Experience advisors were invited to consult and to test the persona suite. The whole process led to refinement of the group&rsquo;s ideas and development of 3 separate but connected personas.

They can be used at forums, training and events, as well as for strategic planning, client journey mapping and advocacy. 

To download the personas, please click on the image below





To read more about the creation and how to use the personas please click the pdf below
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<pubDate>02 Mar 2022 06:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/referral-pathways-for-aod-and-mental-health_245s547</link>
<title><![CDATA[Referral pathways for AOD and Mental Health]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[This guide details referral pathways for Homelessness Emergency Accommodation Response Team (HEART) clients to localised Mental Health and Alcohol &amp; Other Drugs support services in the Eastern Region.
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<content><![CDATA[This guide details referral pathways for Homelessness Emergency Accommodation Response Team (HEART) clients to localised Mental Health and Alcohol &amp; Other Drugs support services in the Eastern Region. Please note that HEART clients will be prioritised through these referral channels. Please also note that the HEART agency that referred the client will remain engaged as a support for the client whilst they remain in HEART.

The information contained in this guide is current as of October 2020 and is likely to change. Please check relevant service websites for the most current access information as required.
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<pubDate>22 Nov 2020 23:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/animation-attachment-theory-how-childhood-affects-life_245s539</link>
<title><![CDATA[Animation - Attachment Theory: How Childhood Affects Life ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The attachment theory argues that a strong emotional and physical bond to one primary caregiver in our first years of life is critical to our development. If our bonding is strong and we are securely attached, then we feel safe to explore the world. If our bond is weak, we feel insecurely attached.
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<pubDate>29 May 2020 03:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/public-housing-and-victorian-housing-register-operational-policy-and-related-changes_245s530</link>
<title><![CDATA[Public Housing and Victorian Housing Register&#150; Operational policy and related changes]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[In response to the COVID-19 crisis, given the limited resources of many public housing tenants, applicants for access to social housing, through the Victorian Housing Register, and for assistance to access private rental, through the RentAssist Bond Loans, the Department of Health and Human Services housing operational policy settings are being amended 
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<content><![CDATA[In response to the COVID-19 crisis, given the limited resources of many public housing tenants, applicants for access to social housing, through the Victorian Housing Register, and for assistance to access private rental, through the RentAssist Bond Loans, the Department of Health and Human Services housing operational policy settings are being amended 
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<pubDate>05 May 2020 21:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/heart-felt-a-collection-of-childrens-experiences-and-stories-of-abuse-recovery-and-hope_245s501</link>
<title><![CDATA[Heart Felt -&nbsp;a collection of children&#39;s experiences and stories of abuse, recovery and hope.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Published by the Austrlian Childhood Foundation, Heart Felt is a collection of children&rsquo;s experiences and stories of abuse, recovery and hope.
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<content><![CDATA[Published by the Austrlian Childhood Foundation, Heart Felt is a collection of children&rsquo;s experiences and stories of abuse, recovery and hope.

 

Content Warning - This publication contains stories referring to sexual assualt and violence that may be distressing to readers.

Where to go for help?


	WIRE Women&rsquo;s Support Line 1300 134 130
	Victoria Police 000 for immediate attendance
	Victorian Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1800 806 292 (after hours) / (03) 8345 3494 (police/emergency)
	1800 Respect 1800 737 732 National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service
	InTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence (03) 9413 6500 / 1800 755 988
	Victims of Crime Helpline 1800 819 817
	SafeSteps Family Violence Response Centre (Vic) 1800 015 188
	Gatehouse (for children) (03) 9345 6391 / (03) 9345 5522 (after hours)
	Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission 1300 292 153

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<pubDate>30 Jan 2020 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/eastern-community-legal-centre-eclc_245s491</link>
<title><![CDATA[Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) offers free legal assistance from offices in Box Hill, Boronia and Healesville during the day, at night and at outreach locations across Melbourne&rsquo;s east. Serving the local government areas of Boroondara, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Whitehorse and the Yarra Ranges.
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<content><![CDATA[Ph: 1300 32 52 00 | eclc.org.au

Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) offers free legal assistance from offices in Box Hill, Boronia and Healesville during the day, at night and at outreach locations across Melbourne&rsquo;s east. Serving the local government areas of Boroondara, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Whitehorse and the Yarra Ranges.

Legal services include:


	Crimes compensation (victims of crime)
	Criminal law
	Debt and civil matters
	Family law
	Family violence matters (including Intervention Orders)
	Infringements
	Motor vehicle accidents &ndash; property damage
	Neighbourhood disputes
	Traffic fines.


In addition to direct legal services, ECLC actively engages in law reform and undertakes community development to educate and empower people in the community.

ECLC raises awareness of legal issues and provides education through projects and partnerships, workshops, media, events and publications.

 
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<pubDate>25 Oct 2019 01:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/reporting-child-abuse-and-neglect_245s487</link>
<title><![CDATA[Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[This resource sheet provides information to service providers and practitioners working in the child, family and community welfare sector on how to report suspected child abuse and neglect. It defines child abuse and neglect, and provides contact details for the reporting authority in each state and territory.
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<content><![CDATA[This resource sheet provides information to service providers and practitioners working in the child, family and community welfare sector on how to report suspected child abuse and neglect. It defines child abuse and neglect, and provides contact details for the reporting authority in each state and territory.

 
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<pubDate>24 Oct 2019 05:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/charlie39s-story_245s484</link>
<title><![CDATA[Charlie&#39;s Story]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[This is Charlie&#39;s Story. Charlie and his mother are thrust into the bewildering world of homelessness when he is six years old. After struggling to adjust to the changes in his life, Charlie finds support, friendship, and eventually, home.

Written and published by the Statewide Childrens Resource Program, this story is a fantastic resource for everyone supporting families and children who are experiencing homelessness.
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<content><![CDATA[This is Charlie&#39;s Story. Charlie and his mother are thrust into the bewildering world of homelessness when he is six years old. After struggling to adjust to the changes in his life, Charlie finds support, friendship, and eventually, home.

Written and published by the Statewide Childrens Resource Program, this story is a fantastic resource for everyone supporting families and children who are experiencing homelessness.
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<pubDate>03 Oct 2019 21:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Toolkit for working with Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander families and children]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Emerging Minds have developed this toolkit that draws from the expertise of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consultants, practitioners, non-Aboriginal practitioners and Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations. Rather than focusing on why it is difficult to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, their families and communities, it will explore how non-Aboriginal practitioners and services can develop genuine connections with Aboriginal people and communities to create the best conditions for effective service delivery; services based on respect, learning and creating shared understandings.
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<content><![CDATA[Emerging Minds have developed this toolkit that draws from the expertise of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consultants, practitioners, non-Aboriginal practitioners and Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations.

The barriers to mainstream service providers working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities are well researched. At times, these barriers can seem impenetrable and positive practice can seem out of reach. With First Nations children so disproportionally represented in child protection, homelessness services and juvenile justice systems, we know that mainstream services increasingly must work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, their families and their communities and must be able to do this effectively.

At times this story of over-representation and disadvantage shapes our interactions and can create a story that might be for some but is not for all. How do you get to know the families and avoid getting caught in a story potentially coloured by white ways of doing business?

This toolkit draws from the expertise of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consultants, practitioners, non-Aboriginal practitioners and Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations. Rather than focusing on why it is difficult to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, their families and communities, it will explore how non-Aboriginal practitioners and services can develop genuine connections with Aboriginal people and communities to create the best conditions for effective service delivery; services based on respect, learning and creating shared understandings.

An Aboriginal consultant contributing to this project shared her views about her culture and how others view it:

&ldquo;I feel so lucky! I am part of this amazing culture that has been here for thousands of years! Why don&rsquo;t others understand this? I feel like my understanding is like a &lsquo;secret garden&rsquo; &ndash; you know the ones that have a door that only some people can see and then when others look, it disappears? I get to see the door and go into the garden whenever I want, but others will never get to see this; they don&rsquo;t know how.&rdquo;

Non-Aboriginal practitioners seek clarity and guidance over cultural expectations but the fear of making a mistake and offending often prevents opportunities to learn knowledge and gain experience. The aim of this toolkit is to encourage and motivate non-Aboriginal practitioners to develop the skills and understanding to build genuine partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities and to understand how this will benefit and enrich them personally and professionally.

&ldquo;Working within the community has changed my life. I feel like I can&rsquo;t work any other way now and really, this is how we should be working with everybody.&rdquo; (Program Manager)

This toolkit will not be providing &lsquo;rules or procedures,&rsquo; but instead invites non-Aboriginal practitioners to look and listen, learn and reflect, and practise the principles that support genuine engagement with First Nations children, families and communities. Through taking this journey, practitioners will be provided with an insight from the lived experience of First Nations practitioners that will support hopeful, proactive and culturally and emotionally intelligent service delivery that demonstrates respect and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

You will make mistakes and you will not know how to handle all situations, but that will be okay. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will support you if you ask questions and are respectful. This is a journey!
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<pubDate>06 Jun 2019 22:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[See, Listen Respond]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A guide to engaging with children experiencing homelessness and family violence. Produced by the Statewide Children&#39;s Resource Program this guide is a must for all those working with in homeless and family violence services. 
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<content><![CDATA[A guide to engaging with children experiencing homelessness and family violence. Produced by the Statewide Children&#39;s Resource Program this guide is a must for all those working with in homeless and family violence services. 
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<pubDate>20 May 2019 02:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/digital-cpr-summary-reference-sheet_245s451</link>
<title><![CDATA[Digital CPR - Summary Reference Sheet]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The legislative, technical and research landscape that informs online safety best practice is constantly evolving. It is important to stay up-to-date
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<content><![CDATA[The legislative, technical and research landscape that informs online safety best practice is constantly evolving. It is important to stay up-to-date with:


	New laws that impact on our online behaviours.
	Changes to technology that provide additional layers of safety and protection.
	Trends in online behaviours that can impact on the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
	Dolly&rsquo;s law (NSW): clarified the Domestic and Personal Violence Act to include online stalking and intimidation.
	Carly&rsquo;s law (Commonwealth): makes it clear that lying about your age to groom someone is an offence.
	The QLD Cyberbullying Taskforce has made 29 recommendations including legislative changes that include the &lsquo;right to be forgotten&rsquo;.


In 2018, the Education Ministers agreed on the following definition:

&lsquo;Bullying is an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm. It can involve an individual or a group misusing their power, or perceived power, over one or more persons who feel unable to stop it from happening. Bullying can happen in person or online, via various digital platforms and devices and it can be obvious (overt) or hidden (covert). Bullying behaviour is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time (for example, through sharing of digital records).
Bullying of any form or for any reason can have immediate, medium and long-term effects on those involved, including bystanders. Single incidents and conflict or fights between equals, whether in person or online, are not defined as bullying.&rsquo;  See Bullying. No Way! for more information.

Please read the attached tip sheet for further links and resources to help promote online safety.

You can also visit the esafety website https://esafety.gov.au/ 

 
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<pubDate>20 May 2019 00:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[EHN Fact Sheets - A Practice Guide for Homelessness Practitioners Working in Melbournes Inner and Outer East]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[EHN Fact Sheets - A Practice Guide for Homelessness Practitioners Working in Melbourne&rsquo;s Inner and Outer East

This practice guide is developed to assist homelessness practitioners, working across Melbourne&rsquo;s Inner and Outer East, understand the agreed practice across the services in the region.
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<content><![CDATA[EHN Fact Sheets - A Practice Guide for Homelessness Practitioners Working in Melbourne&rsquo;s Inner and Outer East

This practice guide is developed to assist homelessness practitioners, working across Melbourne&rsquo;s Inner and Outer East, understand the agreed practice across the services in the region.
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<pubDate>11 Apr 2019 23:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tip Sheet for making Family Violence more meaningful for refugee and migrant communities]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Violence against women and gender inequality exists across all Australian communities. Assumptions about &lsquo;cultural&rsquo; attitudes toward women or violence can lead to harmful stereotypes and stigma.

Prevention is not about changing &lsquo;migrant cultures&rsquo;: it is about changing the culture of violence across all Australian communities.

Challenging &lsquo;cultural&rsquo; explanations for violence is just one aspect of this new tip sheet developed for workers by Multicultural Centre for Women&rsquo;s Health with support from DVRCV.
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<content><![CDATA[Violence against women and gender inequality exists across all Australian communities. Assumptions about &lsquo;cultural&rsquo; attitudes toward women or violence can lead to harmful stereotypes and stigma.

Prevention is not about changing &lsquo;migrant cultures&rsquo;: it is about changing the culture of violence across all Australian communities.

Challenging &lsquo;cultural&rsquo; explanations for violence is just one aspect of this new tip sheet developed for workers by Multicultural Centre for Women&rsquo;s Health with support from DVRCV.
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<pubDate>27 Mar 2019 05:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Statewide Homelessness Networks ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The State-wide Homelessness Networks were established in 1996. They operate across Victoria in every Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH), (formerly Department of Health and Human Services) region and are funded DFFH to bring services together to share information, and identify common needs and gaps in homelessness service provision.
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<content><![CDATA[The State-wide Homelessness Networks were established in 1996. They operate across Victoria in every Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH)region and are funded by DFFH to bring services together to share information, and identify common needs and gaps in homelessness service provision.

The Networks assist in establishing and maintaining close working relationships between Homelessness &amp; Family Violence Services and DHHS in order to promote and support the best possible responses to homelessness within a regional context. Each network is made up of members from homelessness and family violence agencies funded through the Specialist Homelessness Support (SHS) Program.

The Networks have both grass roots and strategic goals. They fulfil a critical role in capturing and examining front-line homelessness service delivery issues through ongoing and regular consultation and communication with members. The Networks also assist to build service system capacity by identifying and developing potential solutions to address gaps and barriers. A key role for the Networks includes strategic communication with consumers, member agencies, peak bodies and all levels of government on the issue of homelessness and its impacts in Victoria.

The activities and directions of each Regional Network are guided by a Steering or Governance Group made up of members from local homelessness and family violence funded services. 

Regional Homelessness Network Coordinators (RHNC)
Each Network has a Network Coordinator whose role is to manage and facilitate the Network&rsquo;s activities.

Whilst there are some variations in terms of Network activities from region to region (as dictated by specific local needs and issues), the Networks fundamentally share a range of common goals and aims. Given this the RHNCs themselves have a unique role to play in building state-wide understandings and evidence bases and communicating the impacts of homelessness to both government and the broader community.

As a group the RHNCs have strong collaborative relationships that provide a robust vehicle for working together across Victoria to find ways to improve and refine homelessness responses and assist in the development of a Homelessness Service System that is ultimately better able to address and resolve homelessness in Victoria.

 

How can we help?

Whilst there are some regional differences the RHNCs deliver many similar activities such as:

Forums for Practitioners on various themes relating to Homelessness &amp; Family Violence

Secondary consultation and suggestions for staff from the Specialist Homelessness Sector and those from allied sectors about issues like navigating the system, training, &amp; how to access specific kinds of homelessness support

Agency visits to services to talk about the impact of homelessness in the community and how the Homelessness Service System works to assist people experiencing or at risk of homelessness

Newsletter / Websites including regular updates and information on training, conferences, policy changes, employment opportunities and much more

Facilitation of regional working groups on specific issues with a view to coming up with solutions to service gaps or barriers

Joint Submission or articles on homelessness &amp; housing related issues

Building relationships between services and sectors through networking and sharing skills and expertise

 

Contact Us

Barwon South West Region &ndash; Rebecca Callahan
rcallahan@cah.vic.gov.au
www.bswhn.org.au
 

Eastern Metropolitan Region &ndash; Jo McDonald
jo.mcdonald@vt.uniting.org
www.ehn.org.au
 

Gippsland Region &ndash; Chris McNamara
chris.mcnamara@quantum.org.au
www.ghn.org.au

Central Highlands - Michelle Twigger
michelle.twigger@vt.uniting.org
www.chha.info and www.wimmeraha.info 
 

Goulburn Ovens Murray - Renee Murtagh
Email: rmurtagh@beyondhousing.org.au
 

Loddon Mallee Region - Kirsty Waller
KirstyW@cnv.org.au
www.lmhn.net.au
 

Northern Metropolitan Region &ndash; Meredith Gorman
Meredith.gorman@launchhousing.org.au  
www.nwhn.net.au 


Western Metropolitan Region &ndash; Sarah Langmore
sarah@wombat.org.au
www.nwhn.net.au   

Southern Region &ndash; Ruth Gordon
ruth.gordon@launchhousing.org.au
www.shsnetwork.online


Victorian Indigenous Statewide Homelessness Network (VISHN)- Jason Tamplin
j.tamplin@ngwala.org.au

  
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<pubDate>18 Sep 2018 05:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Free hepatitis A vaccine campaign in response to a widespread outbreak of hepatitis A]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Free hepatitis A vaccine campaign in response to a widespread outbreak of hepatitis A that is now affecting rough sleepers in Victoria. 
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<content><![CDATA[Free hepatitis A vaccine campaign in response to a widespread outbreak of hepatitis A that is now affecting rough sleepers in Victoria. 

Outbreak of hepatitis A in Victoria

As of 19 March, 68 cases of hepatitis A virus have been confirmed and more cases are under investigation. The department has responded by funding free vaccine for men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs throughout 2018. Rough sleepers are now able to access this vaccine throughout 2018 after evidence has emerged that rough sleepers are at an increased risk.

What is hepatitis A?

Hepatitis A causes inflammation of the liver and is transmitted from person to person, predominantly via the faecal&ndash;oral route or through inadequate handwashing and other hygiene practices that may be difficult for rough sleepers to manage. Immunisation against hepatitis A saves lives and protects others in the community. Two doses are required, a minimum of six months apart.

Information for homeless and accommodation support services

The below fact sheet includes important health information for homeless rough sleepers, has been prepared to provide more information and advice about hepatitis A and about the vaccine, which is being delivered through GPs, primary health clinics and community health centres. Please discuss this campaign with your staff, and encourage your clients who are rough sleepers to see a GP or other immunisation provider as soon as possible to request free vaccination. The guide has been written so it can be shared with members of the public and others who do not have a medical background.

Ordering the vaccine

The vaccine will be provided through standard vaccine providers including community health services and general practitioners. Health service immunisation providers can order an estimated volume of inactivated hepatitis A vaccine under the category of Additional vaccines recommended for at risk people &ndash; Havrix 1440 on the government vaccine order form.

Please  contact Communicable Disease Prevention and Control on 1300 651 160 for more information, or for information about the vaccine call the Immunisation Unit on 1300 882 008.
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<pubDate>13 Jun 2018 05:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[In 2012, the Victorian Government initiated an inquiry into the handling of child abuse allegations within religious and other non-government organisations. The Betrayal of Trust Report, which detailed the inquiry findings, made a range of recommendations, including the need to better protect children from child abuse when they access services provided by organisations. 

Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme are part of the Victorian Government&rsquo;s commitment to implementing these recommendations.
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<content><![CDATA[In 2012, the Victorian Government initiated an inquiry into the handling of child abuse allegations within religious and other non-government organisations. The Betrayal of Trust Report, which detailed the inquiry findings, made a range of recommendations, including the need to better protect children from child abuse when they access services provided by organisations. 

Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme are part of the Victorian Government&rsquo;s commitment to implementing these recommendations.

Child Safe Standards focus on organisations and what they do to promote child safety, prevent child abuse and respond to suspected child abuse. 

The Reportable Conduct Scheme  is focussed on worker and volunteer conduct and how organisations investigate and respond to suspected child abuse. 

Since the introduction of Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme, the Commission for Children and Young People has delivered over 35 information sessions to regulators, peak bodies and organisations to raise awareness of the schemes.

To further assist organisations to understand these two important schemes, the Commission has published two narrated PowerPoints that are available to view and share on their website.

Used in conjunction with the Commission&rsquo;s &lsquo;A Guide to Creating a Child Safe Organisation&rsquo;, and the information sheets on the Reportable Conduct Scheme, the narrated PowerPoints will provide guidance and support to assist your organisation to develop appropriate systems to meet your regulatory requirements.

To view the narrated PowerPoint presentations please click on the following links:

Child Safe Standards Narrated PowerPoint
Reportable Conduct Scheme Narrated PowerPoint



Further Resources

Betrayal of trust fact sheet: The new organisational duty of care to prevent child abuse

The Department of Justice and Regulation and the Child Safe Standards


 
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<pubDate>16 Mar 2018 03:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FAN - The Private Rental Brokerage Program (PRBP)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Family Access Network in conjunction with Anchor coordinate the Private Rental Brokerage Program, assisting young people who are ready to live independently in a share-house or private tenancy.
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<content><![CDATA[Family Access Network in conjunction with Anchor coordinate the Private Rental Brokerage Program, assisting young people who are ready to live independently in a share-house or private tenancy.

To be eligible for the PRBP clients should be:

-16 to 25 years old

-Actively engaged with an ongoing case manager

-Experiencing or at risk of homelessness

-Financially secure and able to sustain a private rental tenancy

-Ready for independent living

The PRBP can assist young people with their applications for private rental tenancies (including subletting share-house options), understanding their rights and responsibilities in regards to private rental tenancies, budgeting and brokerage toward rent in advance or whitegoods to establish a tenancy.

The PRBP brochure is below. If you&rsquo;d like any more information or would like to refer a client please contact FAN on 9890 2673.

 
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<pubDate>15 Mar 2018 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NDIS - Information and Resources]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[With the National Disability Insurance Scheme already rolling out in the Inner and Outer East, we have been gathering information that will be useful to those practitioners working within the homelessness sector. 
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<content><![CDATA[The National Disability Insurance Scheme (also called the NDIS) is the new way of providing disability support. The NDIS will provide all Australians under the age of 65 who have a permanent and significant disability with the reasonable and necessary supports they need to enjoy an ordinary life.

The NDIS will help people with disability achieve their goals. This may include greater independence, community involvement, employment and improved wellbeing. As an insurance scheme, the NDIS takes a lifetime approach, investing in people with disability early to improve their outcomes later in life.

The NDIS also provides people with disability, their family and carers with information and referrals to existing support services in the community. By 2019, the NDIS will support about 460,000 Australians with disability.

 



NDIS in the Inner and Outer East 



What is local area coordination (LAC)?

Each region of Victoria has a Local Area Coordinator (LAC)and Latrobe Community Health Service  delivers Local Area Coordination to the Inner and Outer East. (as well as other regions)

Local area coordination (LAC) involves preparing communities for the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), through outreach, workshops and community engagement.

Latrobe Community Health Service works to connect people living with a disability to informal and natural supports that are already available in the community. They provide assistance with the planning process, and ensuring plans are implemented effectively.

View their presentation from the March EHN Practitioner Meeting.

Call them on 1800 242 696


 

Resources

With the National Disability Insurance Scheme already rolling out in the Inner and Outer East, we have been gathering resources that will be useful to those practitioners working within the homelessness sector. 

 

Metropolitan Homelessness Network NDIS Forum -Held on 14th February - How to make the most of the NDIS

Presentations - 
Kate Paterson - What is the NDIS?

Peter McGrath - Preparing the workforce


Resources -
Quick Resource Guide to the NDIS 

Accessing the NDIS -  Information for the Specialist Homelessness Sector

NDIS Practical Advice - developed by the SRS ROAR Project by SalvoCare Eastern and EACH.



Other resources

CHP Report May 2017 - : Homelessness and the National Disability Insurance Scheme: challenges and solutions 
 


For more information about the NDIS please contact: www.ndis.gov.au 

National Disability Insurance Agency Telephone 1800 800 110
NDIS For people who need help with English TIS: 131 450 For people with hearing or speech loss TTY: 1800 555 677 Speak and Listen: 1800 555 727
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<pubDate>15 Mar 2018 04:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Statewide HEF - for young people who identify as Same Sex Attracted, Transgender and Intersex]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Family Access network (FAN) has SSATI HEF available for young people (15-25) who identify as sexual or gender diverse who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness.
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<content><![CDATA[Family Access network (FAN) has SSATI HEF available for young people (15-25) who identify as sexual or gender diverse who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness.

HEF can fund things such as Crisis Accommodation, Furniture or Whitegoods to establish a tenancy, Rent to establish or maintain a tenancy.

Please find a flyer below and if you&rsquo;d like to find out more about SSATI HEF or would like to apply, contact the FAN office on 9890 2673.
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<pubDate>15 Mar 2018 04:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MIND]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Mind works with people 16 - 64 years of age whose ability to manage their daily activities and to live in the community is impacted by mental health issues. 

People who use our services come from many cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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<content><![CDATA[ 

 

We provide services to people seeking support for their mental health

Mind works with people 16 - 64 years of age whose ability to manage their daily activities and to live in the community is impacted by mental health issues. 

People who use our services come from many cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

When you are a client of Mind, we will work with you to set goals, and develop the knowledge and skills to achieve them. We will focus on your strengths, values and support preferences rather than your illness.

We support you to define your strengths and improve your: 


	daily living skills
	capacity for mental health self-care and self management
	physical health
	social and relationship skills
	housing, education and employment.


We also aim to strengthen and empower families, friends and carers of people with mental illness, and we have specific services for them.

Find out more about our services.

See below the full suite of  offerings for all the activities that are going to be offered by Mind Nunawading office in Autumn and early winter.


	Mind Recovery  college - timetable
	Mind Thrive Centre - Insight
	Connect Up - activities March - June
	Mind thrive centre - Mindfulness


 
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<pubDate>13 Mar 2018 04:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Family Violence Referral Options Booklet ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Domestic Violence Resource Centre (DVRC) Referral Options booklet has been developed as a resource for workers in the domestic and family violence sector. It includes contact details and further information on services in the family violence and related sectors around Victoria. 
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<content><![CDATA[DVRC Referral Options booklet has been developed as a resource for workers in the domestic and family violence sector. It includes contact details and further information on services in the family violence and related sectors around Victoria. You can access the Referral Options Booklet by downloading the PDF below, or alternatively by accessing their online Services Directory.
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<pubDate>09 Mar 2018 03:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Meet the Peaks]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) is the peak body representing organisations and individuals in Victoria with a commitment to ending homelessness. 
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The Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) is the peak body representing organisations and individuals in Victoria with a commitment to ending homelessness. 

They do this by:


	Campaigning for policy changes that will end homelessness
	Building the capacity of services that work with people experiencing homelessness
	Involving consumers in the process of improving the sector
	Elevating the problem of homelessness as an issue in the public domain
	Contributing to research that will improve policy


 

 

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. 

 



 

Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) 
CHIA Victoria works to support the growth of community housing as the most effective and efficient means of ensuring more disadvantaged Victorians can enjoy the dignity of safe, secure and appropriate housing. Their mission is to provide representation, support and leadership to community housing organisations in Victoria.

 

 



 

The Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) is the peak
body of the social and community sector in Victoria.

VCOSS advocates for an equitable and sustainable society in which every Victorian has a fair share of the community&rsquo;s resources and services. They pursue just and fair social outcomes through policy development and public and private advocacy; raising awareness of the existence, causes and effects of poverty and inequality.
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<pubDate>21 Dec 2017 04:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Access and Eligibility for Financial Support for New Zealand migrants living in Australia]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Information and tip sheets to help workers navigate the Access and Eligibility for Financial Support for New Zealand migrants living in Australia.
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<content><![CDATA[Information and tip sheets to help workers navigate the Access and Eligibility for Financial Support for New Zealand migrants living in Australia.

In October 2016, at the Eastern Homelessness Services System Alliance (EHSSA) meeting, there were concerns raised regarding the lack of options open to New Zealand clients, who do not hold a permanent visa and are not Australian Citizens, who have found themselves in housing crisis.

Due to their residency status, they are ineligible for most government benefits, including Newstart. Without financial support it is evident that individuals and families that find themselves in crisis are disadvantaged when it comes to the support and accommodation options that services can provide. They are also ineligible for Social Housing. 

The following information has been developed to help workers navigate the options available to this cohort. 

Background
 

Citizenship - Changes affecting New Zealand Citizens

The Special Category Visa (SCV) was introduced specifically for New Zealand citizens who wanted to live and work in Australia. Prior to 2001, New Zealand citizens in Australia on SCVs could access social security and obtain Australian citizenship without first becoming permanent residents. This group of people is generally referred to as Protected SCV.

However, in February 2001 Australia and New Zealand amended citizenship laws for New Zealand citizens. Under these changes, all New Zealand citizens who arrived in Australia after 26 February 2001 and who want to access certain social security payments, can only do so after obtaining, permanent residence through the migration program. This group of people is referred to as Non Protected SCV. It is this group of people that are most disadvantaged in regards to housing support. 

In February 2016 new visa pathways for New Zealander&#39;s were announced. http://www.border.gov.au/Visasupport/Pages/an-additional-pathway.aspx. 

NZ Client Eligibility - Timeline tipsheet

Assisting NZ clients Information sheet

Department of Immigration and Boarder Protection - New Zealand Citizens Living in Australia

The EHSSA continues to advocate this issue and welcomes any examples or evidence that will help support us do this. Please email EHNnetworker@wesley.org.au if your organisation has had experience of supporting clients in this situation.

 
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<pubDate>20 Dec 2017 23:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/statewide-disability-and-family-violence-crisis-response-initiative_245s229</link>
<title><![CDATA[Statewide Disability and Family Violence Crisis Response Initiative ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Disability and Family Violence Crisis Response initiative aims to assist Victorian women (and their children) with a disability who are experiencing family violence. 
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<content><![CDATA[The Disability and Family Violence Crisis Response initiative aims to assist Victorian women with a disability who are experiencing family violence. 




Women and their children may require immediate disability support to access a family violence crisis accommodation response, while exploring longer term housing and support options. Or they may require immediate disability support to remain safe in their own home.

Through the initiative, short-term funds can be provided for up to 12 weeks, to a maximum of $9,000 per person, while the woman and her family violence worker develop a longer term plan.

How to apply for disability and family violence crisis response


	Contact Disability and Family Violence Crisis Response
	Disability Family Violence Liaison Officer

	(03) 9843 6304 Mobile: 0437 741 920

	Disabilityfv@dhhs.vic.gov.au
	
	A family violence worker will determine that a woman or her child/ren have a disability as defined by the Disability Act (2006)
	 
	A referral will be made to the disability and family violence liaison officer (during business hours), or the Safe steps family violence response centre (24 hours a day, seven days a week)
	 
	The family violence liaison officer can, where appropriate, approve short-term funds for disability related supports such as attendant care, hire of equipment, sign/Auslan interpreting or transport costs.


Note: If victims of family violence are not eligible under the Disability Act (2006), but are in need of support, a referral will still be made to the disability and family violence liaison officer.

The liaison officer is also available to discuss specific situations or concerns and can provide advice regarding the initiative and the disability support system.



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<pubDate>14 Dec 2017 22:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/fatal-distraction-children-left-in-cars_245s228</link>
<title><![CDATA[Fatal Distraction - Children left in cars]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The phenomena of fatal distraction occurs where a parent or carer inadvertently leaves their child in their car due to short-term memory failure caused by extreme exhaustion, stress or a change in routine. This can possibly lead to severe injury or in extreme cases the death of a child.
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<content><![CDATA[The phenomena of fatal distraction occurs where a parent or carer inadvertently leaves their child in their car due to short-term memory failure caused by extreme exhaustion, stress or a change in routine. This can possibly lead to severe injury or in extreme cases the death of a child.

Just recently the Coroners Court held an inquest into the death of a young child after being inadvertently left in the family car. As part of the inquest the Coroner recommended the Department of Education and Training (DET) develop a fatal distraction fact sheet for health professionals, including MCH Nurses, that addresses the physiology and cognitive neuroscience of the human memory specific to circumstances similar to this tragic death.

In response to this recommendation, DET has developed a fact sheet based on the evidence and advice of Associate Professor Matthew Mundy, a cognitive neuroscientist at the School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University, who gave evidence at the inquest. 
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<pubDate>14 Dec 2017 22:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/trans-and-gender-diverse-inclusive-practice_245s201</link>
<title><![CDATA[Trans and Gender Diverse Inclusive Practice]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Starlady from Zoe Belle Youth Project spoke to our EHN Practitioners forum in August about the free trans and gender diverse inclusive practice training. Below are some fantastic resources to assist you and your organisation develop inclusive practice.
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<content><![CDATA[Starlady from Zoe Belle Gender Collective spoke to our EHN Practitioners forum in August about the free trans and gender diverse inclusive practice training that they offer. Below are some fantastic resources to assist you and your organisation develop inclusive practice.


	The ZBGC Youth Project PowerPoint
	Proforma to change gender markers on identification
	Transgender Victoria&rsquo;s changing legal identification guide
	YGender&rsquo;s trans 101 resource
	Client services guide for communication (Use this american guide to adapt your own - Many services are creating a short guide from section 2 of &ldquo;Trans best practice for frontline staff&rdquo;.
	Rainbow Network TGD factsheet
	Homelessness TGD audit tool inclusive practice audit tool
	TGD best practice training toolkit
	PASHtm best practice in data collection/intake forms


Recommendations from Starlady

For the homelessness sector the best website is: http://www.lgbtihomeless.org.au/ 

I highly recommend all workers joining the Rainbow Network http://www.rainbownetwork.com.au/index.php/membership/member-info

I highly recommend mental health practitioners joining the National LGBTI Health Alliances &ldquo;MindOut&rdquo; network http://lgbtihealth.org.au/mindout/ and check out their Knowledge Hub it has amazing resources.

Brochure - Zoe Belle Youth Collective Training

Please feel free to contact me for secondary consultation.
ZGBC Youth Project Officer
E: Starlady@cohealth.org.au 
T: 03 8398 4117 M: 0429 070 270

 

 
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<pubDate>25 Oct 2017 01:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A guide to entering Children on SHIP ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[This resource has been created by the Statewide Children&#39;s Resource Program to support the Specialist Homelessness Services of Victoria to ensure children are being recorded correctly.
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<content><![CDATA[This resource has been created by the Statewide Children&#39;s Resource Program to support the Specialist Homelessness Services of Victoria to ensure children are being recorded correctly. 

We are consistently asked a number of questions about when to add children and open support periods on SHIP. This document will address these questions and provide the most appropriate avenue to ensure we are capturing our most vulnerable.

Remember each case is different. However, if you follow the guidelines from the Australia Institue of Health and Welfare (AIHW) you can ensure that children are being captured correctly.

 
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<pubDate>22 Sep 2017 00:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/know-your-a-z-preventing-violence-against-women-poster_245s188</link>
<title><![CDATA[Know Your A-Z: Preventing violence against women poster]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Published by Our Watch, this free, downloadable poster aims to harness the power of bystanders by providing 26 practical actions to challenge gender stereotypes and promote respect.
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<content><![CDATA[Published by Our Watch, this free, downloadable poster aims to harness the power of bystanders by providing 26 practical actions to challenge gender stereotypes and promote respect.
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<pubDate>21 Sep 2017 22:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/infant-safe-sleeping_245s166</link>
<title><![CDATA[Infant Safe Sleeping ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The safety and wellbeing of children is a shared responsibility. Homelessness services are often in contact with the most vulnerable children and families in our community, and can help enhance their safety and wellbeing.   
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<content><![CDATA[The safety and wellbeing of children is a shared responsibility. Homelessness services are often in contact with the most vulnerable children and families in our community, and can help enhance their safety and wellbeing.   

The Commission for Children and Young People has recommended that homelessness services promote safe sleeping arrangements for infants, and the use of infant safe sleeping resources. This follows a recent child death inquiry and the tragic death of an infant. The purpose of child death inquiries is to promote continuous improvement in child protection and the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. 

The department is promoting the use of the following safe sleeping resources and information. Please share this advice with staff providing homelessness support to families and infants. 

Safe sleeping resources 

The Victorian Department of Education and Training has a range of accessible resources that are available on the Maternal and Child Health Services section of their website  . This includes tips for parents of babies and infants that can be readily used by the homelessness workforce when working  with parents. There are also other parenting tip sheets to support the healthy development of infants. 

Safe sleeping checklist - for workers to use with parents 

Safe sleeping guide  to be provided to parents 

Information in other languages &ndash; the Red Nose website has more information and copies of the brochure in other languages 
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<pubDate>03 Aug 2017 23:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/homelessness-entry-points_245s165</link>
<title><![CDATA[Homelessness Entry Points]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Please contact your closest entry point for assistance, 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.


	Uniting Ringwood - 8870 4020
	Anchor Incorporated, Lilydale - 9760 6400
	Community Housing Ltd, Box Hill - 9856 0098
	Salvation Army Homlessness Services East, Kew - 9853 5680


After hours 5pm-9am and on weekends and public holidays,  please call 1800 825 955.

If you are escaping family violence please call Safe Steps Family Violence Response 1800 015 188, 24 hours, 7 days a week.

If you are requiring assistance and support with family violence, and you live in Melbournes Eastern Metropolitan Region please call FVREE (formerly EDVOS) on 9259 4200
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<content><![CDATA[Please contact your closest entry point for assistance, 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.


	Uniting Ringwood - 8870 4020
	Anchor Incorporated, Lilydale - 9760 6400
	Community Housing Ltd, Box Hill - 9856 0098
	Salvation Army Homlessness Services East, Kew - 9853 5680


After hours 5pm-9am and on weekends and public holidays,  please call 1800 825 955.

If you are escaping family violence please call Safe Steps Family Violence Response 1800 015 188, 24 hours, 7 days a week.

If you are requiring assistance and support with family violence, and you live in Melbournes Eastern Metropolitan Region please call FVREE (formerly EDVOS) on 9259 4200
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<pubDate>02 Aug 2017 04:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/children39s-activity-booklet-through-my-eyes_245s138</link>
<title><![CDATA[Children&#39;s Activity Booklet - Through my eyes]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A core function of the Statewide Children&rsquo;s Resource Program is to develop resources for children who are experiencing homelessness and family violence.
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<content><![CDATA[A core function of the Statewide Children&rsquo;s Resource Program is to develop resources for children who are experiencing homelessness and family violence.

This booklet aims to provide children with helpful information and options for them to express their feelings and emotions. The booklet has been designed, illustrated, and prepared to be available for agencies as a PDF to print for each child accessing your service and engaging with support. It is hoped that this will encourage meaningful conversation, healing and fun for all ages. (This is not designed for children when the family is not engaged with a support service).

This document can be printed in A3 or A4. Please set the printer to &lsquo;Portrait&rsquo; and &lsquo;flip on short edge&rsquo;.

If you require any assistance with printing (excluding costs) please feel free to contact susie.lukis@vt.uniting.org 
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 05:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-fasd-resources-for-professionals_245s135</link>
<title><![CDATA[Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD): Resources for professionals]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Alcohol use during pregnancy is linked to a spectrum of adverse fetal outcomes. This spectrum of abnormalities is collectively termed fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), and can include physical, cognitive and developmental symptoms.
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<content><![CDATA[Alcohol use during pregnancy is linked to a spectrum of adverse fetal outcomes. This spectrum of abnormalities is collectively termed fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), and can include physical, cognitive and developmental symptoms.

The resources listed below are intended to inform practitioners and other professionals about the implications of FASD for children and their families. They also describe principles for supporting children and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: Current issues in awareness, prevention and intervention
This CFCA paper describes the implications of FASD for children and their families, and highlights current research on prevention and intervention programs.

Supporting children living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: Practice principles
This practice guide outlines principles for supporting children and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

Information sourced from Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) - an information exchange for practitioners, policy makers, service providers and researchers working with children, families and communities.
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 05:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/choosing-positive-paths-parenting-children-who-have-experienced-family-violence_245s136</link>
<title><![CDATA[Choosing Positive Paths-Parenting children who have experienced family violence]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Choosing Positive Paths is a resource kit offering information to mothers, other protective parents and/or carers on what to expect from and how to respond to children, at all ages and stages, who have experienced family violence.
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<content><![CDATA[Choosing Positive Paths is a resource kit offering information to mothers, other protective parents and/or carers on what to expect from and how to respond to children, at all ages and stages, who have experienced family violence. Most family violence is directed towards women, and three-quarters of women who experience family violence are caring for children, so the language is directed towards mothers. However, this information is helpful for all primary carers &ndash; fathers, grandparents, aunts, family friends, foster parents. This is also a useful resource for professionals who work with families, such as social workers, counsellors, doctors, teachers, lawyers or child protection workers.

This resource kit is downloadable, at no cost and has lots of great informatin for both practitioners and parent around the needs of children and supporting them after family violence.

To download the kit, visit their website at Womens Health West 

 
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 05:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/child-development-and-trauma-impacts-guides-for-practitioners-and-parents_245s132</link>
<title><![CDATA[Child Development and Trauma Impacts - Guides for Practitioners and Parents]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Children are different and each develops at their own rate. For some children and adolescents the trauma and stress of being homeless or experiencing family violence can affect their development. 
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<content><![CDATA[Children are different and each develops at their own rate. For some children and adolescents the trauma and stress of being homeless or experiencing family violence can affect their development. The following information will highlight some of the milestones which children and adolescents generally experience at certain stages and how trauma may impact on their development. There are also some tips and activities that can help you to support a child

Child development and Trauma Impacts - a guide for practitioners, also best printed in A3 format.

Child development and Trauma Impacts - a guide for Parents  - a resource to support discussions with parents around the impacts of trauma. This resource is best printed in A3 format.

More resources can be found on the Statewide CRP website 
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 05:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/supporting-your-children-poster-for-workers-and-parents_245s133</link>
<title><![CDATA[Supporting Your Children - Poster for workers and parents]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Being a parent is hard work and becomes even more difficult when your family experiences stressful times.
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<content><![CDATA[Being a parent is hard work and becomes even more difficult when your family experiences stressful times. During these times your children will experience stress even when you have tried to protect them. 

Statewide Children&#39;s Resource program has developed this poster to help parents and workers.


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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 05:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/school-charges-for-vic-government-schools_245s129</link>
<title><![CDATA[School Charges for Vic Government Schools]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Information on back to school costs and financial assistance available to families.
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<content><![CDATA[Information on back to school charges and costs and financial assistance available to families.

Parenting Payments in Victorian Government Schools
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 05:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/big-banter-child-rights-poster_245s130</link>
<title><![CDATA[Big Banter Child Rights Poster]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Australian Human Rights Commission Poster.
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<content><![CDATA[Most children and young people in Australia grow up in a safe, healthy and positive environment.

However, twenty-four years after Australia ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child, vulnerable groups of children and young people in this country continue to lack adequate human rights protections.

 
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 05:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/stepping-up-for-kids-a-guide-to-working-with-children-experiencing-family-violence_245s125</link>
<title><![CDATA[Stepping Up for Kids - a guide to working with children experiencing family violence]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[This resource regarding family violence has been developed for adults (including early childhood educators) who work with children and young people.
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<content><![CDATA[This resource regarding family violence has been developed for adults (including early childhood educators) who work with children and young people.

Published by the Australian Child &amp; Adolescent Trauma, Loss &amp; Grief Network, based at the Australian National University, the &quot;Stepping Up for Kids: Understanding and supporting children who have experienced Family and Domestic Violence&quot; booklet aims to debunk some myths and highlight some key statistics on family violence in Australia.
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 05:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/nursery-equipment-program_245s126</link>
<title><![CDATA[Nursery Equipment Program ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Nursery Equipment Program has been established to provide safe nursery equipment for vulnerable Victorian families where a safety concern has been identified by a maternal and child health nurse on the MCH Safe Sleeping Checklist. 
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<content><![CDATA[The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service is a free, universal primary health service for all Victorian families with children from birth to school age. The service is provided in partnership with the Municipal Association of Victoria, local government and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD). The service aims to promote healthy outcomes for children and their families through a comprehensive and focused approach to managing the physical, emotional or social factors affecting young children and their families in contemporary communities.

The Nursery Equipment Program has been established to provide safe nursery equipment for vulnerable Victorian families where a safety concern has been identified by a maternal and child health nurse on the MCH Safe Sleeping Checklist. The program is open to all clients of the MCH service, both universal and enhanced, who meet the eligibility criteria.

The Nursery Equipment Program builds on the development of the MCH Safe Sleeping Checklist, which was driven by the landmark 2005 report by the Child Safety Commissioner, Tackling SIDS &ndash; a community responsibility.  This report concluded that in complex family circumstances there are a number of obstacles in the way of providing a safe sleeping environment, some of which are practical in nature, such as the cost of the equipment.  To date, there has been no or limited access to safe equipment for those families who are unable to purchase equipment themselves.  The purchase of cot ensembles and car restraints through the Nursery Equipment Program has the potential to make a significant difference to the health and wellbeing of children and their families.  

EACH administers the Nursery Equipment Program on behalf of the Victorian Government.

Read more about Infant Safe Sleeping
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 05:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/infant-safe-sleeping-checklist_245s127</link>
<title><![CDATA[Infant Safe Sleeping Checklist]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Maternal and Child Health Service Safe Sleeping Checklist for Infants
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<content><![CDATA[Maternal and Child Health Service Safe Sleeping Checklist for Infants
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 05:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/through-a-child39s-eyes_245s128</link>
<title><![CDATA[Through a Child&#39;s Eyes]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[This booklet, produced by the Statewide Children&#39;s Resource Program, may assist you to help a child through their experiences of family violence and/or homelessness. It contains children&#39;s stories in their own words and pcitures. 
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<content><![CDATA[This booklet, produced by the Statewide Children&#39;s Resource Program, may assist you to help a child through their experiences of family violence and/or homelessness. It contains children&#39;s stories in their own words and pcitures. 

Homelessness and/or family violence can have a serious impact on a child&#39;s mental and physical health and overall developmental progress. It is important to remember that only the person choosing to use violence, in any form, is responsible for the resulting effects of that violence.
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<title><![CDATA[The Commission for Children and Young People Strategic Plan 2016-1017]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Victorian Commission for Children and Young People is an independent statutory body established to promote improvement and innovation in policies and practices affecting the safety and wellbeing of Victorian children and young people. We have a particular focus on vulnerable children and young people as defined in the Commission for Children and Young People Act (2012).
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<content><![CDATA[Our approach and priorities 2016&ndash;17

The Victorian Commission for Children and Young People is an independent statutory body established to promote improvement and innovation in policies and practices affecting the safety and wellbeing of Victorian children and young people. We have a particular focus on vulnerable children and young people as defined in the Commission for Children and Young People Act (2012).

Our vision

That the rights of all children and young people in Victoria are recognised, respected and defended.

What we do

The Commission for Children and Young People:
-Provides independent scrutiny and oversight of services for children and young people, particularly those in out-of-home care, child protection and youth justice
-Advocates for best practice policy, program and service responses to meet the needs of children and young people
-Supports organisations that work with children and young people to prevent abuse and makes sure these organisations have child-safe practices
-Brings the views and experiences of children and young people to the attention of government and the community
-Promotes the rights, safety and well-being of children and young people.
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 05:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/kids-helpline_245s124</link>
<title><![CDATA[Kids Helpline ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A free and confidential counselling service for young Aussies (ages 5-25)
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<content><![CDATA[Kids Helpline

A free and confidential counselling service for young Aussies (ages 5-25). We connect with kids on the phone, via email and in live WebChat.  Kids reach out to our qualified counsellors because they know we&rsquo;re here to help. It&rsquo;s good to know you&rsquo;re a parent who wants the best for their family.  

 
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 05:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/betrayal-of-trust-legislation_245s115</link>
<title><![CDATA[Betrayal of Trust Legislation]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[In April 2012, the Victorian Government initiated a landmark inquiry into the handling of child abuse allegations within religious and other non-government organisations. All practitioners in all services are expected to be familiar with these changes.
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<content><![CDATA[In April 2012, the Victorian Government initiated a landmark inquiry into the handling of child abuse allegations within religious and other non-government organisations. All practitioners in all services are expected to be familiar with these changes.

The inquiry&rsquo;s final report, Betrayal of Trust was tabled in Parliament on 13 November 2013 and contained 15 recommendations. The Victorian Government tabled its response on 8 May 2014 giving support or in-principle support to all of the recommendations. Work to implement the Victorian Government&rsquo;s response is well underway. This work falls into three categories:


	criminal law reform
	creating child safe organisations
	civil law reform 


Criminal Law Reform

The first priority of the Victorian Government has been the immediate safety of children. The Victorian Government has introduced three new criminal offences to further protect children from abuse.

The three new offences are:


	a grooming offence which targets communication, including online communication, with a child or their parents with the intent of committing child sexual abuse
	a failure to disclose offence that requires adults to report to police a reasonable belief that a sexual offence has been committed against a child (unless they have a reasonable excuse for not doing so)
	a failure to protect offence that applies to people within organisations who knew of a risk of child sexual abuse by someone in the organisation and had the authority to reduce or remove the risk, but negligently failed to do so.

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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/failure-to-disclose_245s116</link>
<title><![CDATA[Failure to Disclose ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Reporting child sexual abuse is a community-wide responsibility. Accordingly, a new criminal offence has been created in Victoria that imposes a clear legal duty upon all adults to report information about child sexual abuse to police. The offence commenced on 27 October 2014.
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<content><![CDATA[Reporting child sexual abuse is a community-wide responsibility. Accordingly, a new criminal offence has been created in Victoria that imposes a clear legal duty upon all adults to report information about child sexual abuse to police. The offence commenced on 27 October 2014.

Any adult who forms a reasonable belief that a sexual offence has been committed by an adult against a child under 16 has an obligation to report that information to police. Failure to disclose the information to police is a criminal offence.

For information about how the offence may affect the reporting obligations of organisations funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, download the factsheet from the Department of Health and Human Services website .

See also How to report child abuse and neglect
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[An Overview of the Victorian Child Safe Standards]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[This document provides general guidance for the implementation of the child safe standards to improve the way organisations that provide services for children prevent and respond to child abuse that may occur within their organisation.
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<content><![CDATA[This document provides general guidance for the implementation of the child safe standards to improve the way organisations that provide services for children prevent and respond to child abuse that may occur within their organisation.

These standards are compulsory for all organisations providing services to children, and aim to drive cultural change in organisations so that protecting children from abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of leaders, staff and volunteers.

For more information visit the Victorian Government website
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/financial-support-packages-for-lgbti-people-experiencing-family-violence_245s109</link>
<title><![CDATA[Financial support packages for LGBTI people experiencing Family Violence]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Victims of family violence can now access support packages to assist with financial and practical support needs in order to leave abusive relationships or heal after leaving one.
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<content><![CDATA[Victims of family violence can now access support packages to assist with financial and practical support needs in order to leave abusive relationships or heal after leaving one.

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and/or Family Violence (FV) can occur across all communities, social classes, ages, cultural backgrounds and geographical areas. These Flexible Support Packages are designed to provide limited financial assistance to victims/survivors of family violence within the LGBTI communities. They can be allocated to individuals or families who are seeking to leave or have recently left intimate partner or family violence circumstances. The intention of these packages is to assist people to stabilise and improve their safety in a crisis or post crisis situation.

The  Victorian Aids Council (VAC) have specific funding to support LGBTIQ individuals and are talking referrals for this program. Up to $7000 in support is available for people to pay for access to safe and sustainable housing, relocation costs, purchasing household goods, medical bills, school fees, counseling and reconnecting with family.

Contact the Counselling, Alcohol &amp; Drug Services Program (CASP) Duty Worker on (03) 9865 6700 or ask to speak with the LGBTI FV Program Coordinator.
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/energy-and-water-ombudsman_245s106</link>
<title><![CDATA[Energy and Water Ombudsman]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[EWOV is a not-for-profit, independent and impartial dispute resolution service. We provide Victorian energy and water customers with free, accessible, informal and fast dispute resolution.
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<content><![CDATA[EWOV is a not-for-profit, independent and impartial dispute resolution service. We provide Victorian energy and water customers with free, accessible, informal and fast dispute resolution.

For customers with complaints, we use alternative dispute resolution processes to resolve disputes impartially, informally and quickly. We aim to make fair and reasonable decisions, taking into account the circumstances of the case, good industry practice and the law. For customers with general enquiries, we provide advice, information and referral.

From the cases we receive, we identify systemic issues and report these to the energy or water company and regulators so that they can be addressed.

 We publish information about energy and water complaints, issues and trends.

We work with energy and water companies, regulators and consumer groups to drive customer service improvements and help prevent complaints.

Website www.ewov.com.au

Read about the new rights for energy customers from January 2019
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/pathways-to-independence-housing-information-and-referral-service_245s107</link>
<title><![CDATA[Pathways to Independence - Housing information and referral service]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A program to support women aged over 50 who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. 
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<content><![CDATA[A program to support women aged over 50 who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. 

YWCA Victoria can provide:
*Housing advocacy
*Links to financial advisors
*Domestic violence counselling
*Drug and alcohol services
*Physical health programs
*Mental health services
*Life skills programs
*Community connections
*Vocational training
*Employment services

About Pathways to Independence YWCA Victoria has over 130 years experience in the housing sector. Our subsidiary company, YWCA Housing, provides shelter and support to over 240 women each night in Victoria.
An increasing number of older women are finding themselves at risk of homelessness for the first time in their lives, without knowing where to turn for help.

If you or someone you know needs support, we are here to help.

website

Pathways to Independence Program
Coordinator
Tracie Wilson
YWCA Victoria
P: 03 8341 8700
E: tracie.w@ywca.net
W: www.ywca.net
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/skills-first-reconnect-program_245s105</link>
<title><![CDATA[Skills First - Reconnect Program]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[K.Y.M. (Victoria) Inc is running a Program available to 17-64 year olds, supporting them to reengage into education, training and/or employment.
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<content><![CDATA[K.Y.M. (Victoria) Inc is running a Program available to 17-64 year olds, supporting them to reengage into education, training and/or employment.

Are your clients looking for intensive wraparound support to assist them engage with and succeed in education, training and career pathways?

ELEGIBILITY:


	Young people aged 17-19  who are disengaged early school leavers  who have not achieved Year 12 or equivalent.  Individuals must not be enrolled at school.
	Long term unemployed aged 20-64 without Year 12 or equivalent.
	Located in Knox, Maroondah or Yarra Ranges.


Contact - K.Y.M. (Victoria) Inc. and speak with Indi Mills to discuss your Reconnect options.

Phone: 0477 994 003
Email: imills@kym.com.au 
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/family-methamphetamine-first-aid-program_245s102</link>
<title><![CDATA[Family Methamphetamine First Aid program]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Presented by Uniting Care ReGen, The Family Methamphetamine First Aid program has been designed specifically for family members concerned or affected by a loved one&rsquo;s use of methamphetamine (Ice). This program has been developed collaboratively with people who have a lived experience of the impacts of methamphetamine use on individual and family members&rsquo; wellbeing.
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<content><![CDATA[Presented by Uniting Care ReGen, The Family Methamphetamine First Aid program has been designed specifically for family members concerned or affected by a loved one&rsquo;s use of methamphetamine (Ice). This program has been developed collaboratively with people who have a lived experience of the impacts of methamphetamine use on individual and family members&rsquo; wellbeing. 

The FREE, 2.5 hour program provides essential information and practical strategies to support all members of affected families.

The program includes discussion of the impact methamphetamine can have on mental health and how family members can respond to this.

Program topics include:


	Short and long-term effects of methamphetamine use on physical and mental health;
	The possible impacts methamphetamine use on loved ones&rsquo; behaviour, relationships and general wellbeing;
	Supporting/managing a loved one while they are intoxicated or during early methamphetamine withdrawal (&lsquo;the crash&rsquo;);
	Looking after yourself (boundaries, guilt, worry, communication and support services for families).


To enquire about the program, contact ReGen&rsquo;s Education and Training Team on (03) 9386 2876.
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/free-youth-counselling_245s103</link>
<title><![CDATA[Free Youth Counselling]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Inspiro provides a free generalist youth counselling service for young people aged between 12 to 25 who live, work or study in the Yarra Ranges, and may be dealing with depression, anxiety, bullying, harassment or managing relationships.

 
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<content><![CDATA[Inspiro provides a free generalist youth counselling service for young people aged between 12 to 25 who live, work or study in the Yarra Ranges, and may be dealing with depression, anxiety, bullying, harassment or managing relationships.

Sometimes we experience difficult challenges and getting support can be helpful. If you&#39;re feeling down, stressed out, angry, anxious or confused, the counsellors at Inspiro can help you gain skills to do things differently and build your confidence.

Inspiro counsellors provide support to you from sites in Lilydale, Healesville, Tecoma and Yarra Junction, or at other locations by arrangement with you.

To make an appointment contact Inspiro on 9738 8801 or at inspiro.org.au and ask to speak to an Intake counsellor.

Go to their website
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/housing.vic.gov.au_245s98</link>
<title><![CDATA[Housing.vic.gov.au]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Housing.vic.gov.au makes it easier to find the right information about housing and housing assistance in Victoria.
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<content><![CDATA[Housing.vic.gov.au makes it easier to find the right information about housing and housing assistance in Victoria.

This website is the source of information for current public housing tenants, potential social housing tenants and anyone wanting to know about housing in Victoria.

Housing.vic.gov.au is an initiative of the Victorian Social Housing Framework, New Directions for Social Housing: A Framework for a Strong and Sustainable Future, released in March 2014.
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/legal-help-available-for-centrelink-problems_245s100</link>
<title><![CDATA[Legal help available for Centrelink problems]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[People living in the outer western metropolitan region and the Yarra Ranges now have more access to free legal help to understand and take up their rights in dealing with Centrelink.
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<content><![CDATA[People living in the outer western metropolitan region and the Yarra Ranges now have more access to free legal help to understand and take up their rights in dealing with Centrelink.

Victoria Legal Aid&rsquo;s expert Commonwealth entitlements lawyers will be providing local residents in the shires of Wyndham and Yarra Ranges with free legal help, information and advice.

Appointments for the outreach services will be available from the offices of Western Community Legal Centre in Werribee, and Eastern Community Legal Centre in Healesville

More information
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/headspace-sexual-health-clinic_245s95</link>
<title><![CDATA[Headspace - Sexual Health Clinic]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples&rsquo; wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug 
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<content><![CDATA[Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples&rsquo; wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug 

Information and services for young people, their families and friends as well as health professionals can be accessed through this website, headspace centres, online counselling service eheadspace, the Digital Work and Study Service and postvention suicide support program headspace School Support. 

Headspace Hawthorn is now offering a FREE Sexual Health Clinic for young people 12-25. 

Visit website 
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/streetsmart-online-resource-for-young-people_245s96</link>
<title><![CDATA[StreetSmart - online resource for young people]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Youthlaw has an online resource for young people called StreetSmart. It&rsquo;s designed to be just as easy to use on a smartphone as it is on a tablet or desktop and it has all the important info young people need to know about police, Protective Services Officers (PSOs), ticket inspectors and security guards. 
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<content><![CDATA[Youthlaw has a new online resource for young people called StreetSmart at www.streetsmartvic.com.au

It&rsquo;s designed to be just as easy to use on a smartphone as it is on a tablet or desktop and it has all the important info young people need to know about police, Protective Services Officers (PSOs), ticket inspectors and security guards. All the info is in plain English and it has a heap of useful tips on how to handle yourself with authorities and get free legal help when you need it.   

Youthlaw lawyers are available to come out and speak with young people at schools, youth programs and events over the next 6 months about StreetSmart and about their rights when dealing with authorities. If you work with a group of young people who might be interested in having a guest speaker from Youthlaw, please contact us at  education@youthlaw.asn.au or on 9611 2412.
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/headspace-well-women39s-clinic_245s94</link>
<title><![CDATA[Headspace Well Women&#39;s Clinic]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples&rsquo; wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug 
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<content><![CDATA[Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples&rsquo; wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug 

Information and services for young people, their families and friends as well as health professionals can be accessed through this website, headspace centres, online counselling service eheadspace, the Digital Work and Study Service and postvention suicide support program headspace School Support. 

Headspace Hawthorn is now offering a FREE Well Women&rsquo;s Clinic for young people 12-25. 

Flyer

Visit website
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/1800respect-frontline-workers-toolkit_245s89</link>
<title><![CDATA[1800RESPECT Frontline Workers Toolkit]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[As a frontline worker, you are in a unique position to help the 1 in 4 women in Australia who have experienced physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner.
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<content><![CDATA[As a frontline worker, you are in a unique position to help the 1 in 4 women in Australia who have experienced physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner.

You could even be the first person to recognise that a woman may be in need of support. By responding the right way, you can play an important role in increasing her safety.

In partnership with experts, 1800RESPECT has created the Frontline Workers Toolkit. It&#39;s full of good practice information and resources, videos, webinars and apps to help you connect women to specialist services and offer knowledge-based support.

This innovative digital toolkit can be easily tailored to you or your individual learning and development needs and will be regularly updated by 1800RESPECT as new resources are released.

Are you ready to stand together and take action? Access your toolkit, share your knowledge with staff and colleagues and help educate frontline workers around the country. Your knowledge could be the difference.

If you&#39;d like to show your support and take a stand with us, a range of materials to share on your own channels is available here.
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/family-violence-support-groups-2017_245s90</link>
<title><![CDATA[Family Violence Support Groups 2017]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Domestic Violence Resource Centre (DVRC) has complied a list of Family Violence support groups per region including groups for women; mothers and children; indigenous; and Parents of abusive children.
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<content><![CDATA[Domestic Violence Resource Centre (DVRC) has complied a list of Family Violence support groups per region including groups for women; mothers and children; indigenous; and Parents of abusive children.

FV Support Group Listing
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/forced-marriage-a-good-practice-guide_245s87</link>
<title><![CDATA[Forced Marriage: A Good Practice Guide]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Forced marriage is increasingly being identified as an issue affecting young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds in the Australian community.
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<content><![CDATA[Written by - Centre for Multicultural Youth

Contemporary Issues in Multicultural Youth Work

Forced marriage is increasingly being identified as an issue affecting young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds in the Australian community. Any person who works with young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, in particular, workers in agencies such as schools, youth programs, health care and community services, should know how to identify a young person at risk and how to ensure they get the specialised support services they need. This Good Practice Guide provides an introduction to the issue of forced marriage and essential information to assist front-line workers to respond effectively to a young person at risk.

 More information
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/overcoming-barriers-a-toolkit-to-improve-responses-to-cald-women-and-children-who-have-experienced-family-violence_245s88</link>
<title><![CDATA[Overcoming Barriers - A toolkit to improve responses to CALD women and children who have experienced family violence]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Overcoming Barriers provides practitioners with advice and resources to support their response to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women and children who have experienced family violence.
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<content><![CDATA[Produced by Northern Intergrated Family Violence Services.

A toolkit to improve responses to CALD women and children who have experienced family violence

Overcoming Barriers provides practitioners with advice and resources to support their response to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women and children who have experienced family violence.

This toolkit is based on the premise that practitioners will have undertaken training in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence and have an understanding of the Common Risk Assessment Framework (CRAF). This is critical to ensuring practitioners understand family violence and risk assessment before focusing on CALD women and children&rsquo;s experience of family violence.

The information provided is based on the expertise of service providers in the northern metropolitan region. As such, this toolkit does not provide a full account of the evidence relating to best practice with CALD communities. It should also be noted that this toolkit is not a cultural competency/sensitivity tool.

Audience

The toolkit is suitable for use by practitioners, in any service, who respond to this cohort. This may include specialist family violence, settlement, community health or other services. It may be used as a tool for learning and self-reflection, or to support supervision or team development.

Overview

The toolkit includes seven chapters about different practice issues:


	
	Engaging in anti-racist, human rights-based practice
	
	
	Understanding structural and systemic barriers to help-seeking
	
	
	Understanding community barriers and enablers impacting upon help-seeking
	
	
	Understanding the impact of trauma
	
	
	Understanding tactics of abuse and assessing risk
	
	
	Working with interpreters in a family violence context
	
	
	Working with CALD children.
	


Each chapter includes background information and links to further resources&mdash;some contain videos with specialists discussing topics in more depth. Each chapter also includes self-reflection questions and a self-reflection tool that pose questions in order to enhance good practice. The self-reflection tool can be used for self-reflection, to support supervision or for team planning activities. It may be useful to have a particular client in mind when working through the questions.

Find out more
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suicide Prevention Wallet Card]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Lifeline has developed a new double sided wallet card which outlines three steps (Ask; Stay &amp; Listen; Get Help) to help people prevent suicide. The wallet card will be widely available to the Australian public to raise awareness and provide practical tools to assist in suicide prevention.
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<content><![CDATA[Lifeline has developed a new double sided wallet card which outlines three steps (Ask; Stay &amp; Listen; Get Help) to help people prevent suicide. The wallet card will be widely available to the Australian public to raise awareness and provide practical tools to assist in suicide prevention.

Download pdf to print

To request hard copies, email  marketing@lifeline.org.au 
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CHP - Good Practice guides to Housing Focused Support]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Housing focused support refers to the activities and interventions delivered by workers in Specialist Homelessness Services that aim to help people gain and sustain a home. 
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<content><![CDATA[Housing focused support refers to the activities and interventions delivered by workers in Specialist Homelessness Services that aim to help people gain and sustain a home. These good practice guides break down the core components of housing focused support to assist workers supporting people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness.  The five guides available are:

1. An overview of homelessness

2. Engagement and rapport building

3. The role of assessment in housing-focused support 

4. Supporting consumers to access housing 

5. Supporting resettlement and stabilisation 

The guides were developed by CHP in consultation with people who have experienced homelessness and advanced practitioners, and were informed by the local and international evidence identified through a literature review. You can read the literature review in the final report here. For a general understanding check out the overview of the guides. 

For more information visit the CHP website
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Focus on... Working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) adolescents]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A collection of resources that provide information and highlight good practice for professionals working with CALD adolescents.
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<content><![CDATA[A collection of resources that provide information and highlight good practice for professionals working with CALD adolescents.

Throughout April and May 2015 Child Family Community Australia will release a series of resources on working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) adolescents. The first of these resources have been released to coincide with National Youth Week 2015, an Australian, State, Territory and Local Government Initiative.

Go to the website
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Report Child Abuse and Neglect ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[This resource sheet provides information to service providers and practitioners working in the child, family
and community welfare sector on how to report suspected child abuse and neglect. It defines child abuse
and neglect, and provides contact details for the reporting authority in each state and territory.
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<content><![CDATA[This resource sheet provides information to service providers and practitioners working in the child, family and community welfare sector on how to report suspected child abuse and neglect. It defines child abuse and neglect, and provides contact details for the reporting authority in each state and territory.
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Family Violence - What you can do for yourself and your family]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[WIRE Women&rsquo;s Information has published an easy-to-read information booklet on family violence &ndash; Family Violence: What you can do for yourself and your family.
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<content><![CDATA[WIRE Women&rsquo;s Information has published an easy-to-read information booklet on family violence &ndash; Family Violence: What you can do for yourself and your family. The free booklet provides women with information on family violence, and includes practical ways of keeping as safe as possible by making a safety plan, using mobile and digital devices safely, and learning how the police and legal system can help.

WIRE&rsquo;s booklet also helps women navigate the community and government services sector in Victoria and lists contact details for the services and agencies that can support and assist women.

To receive a free copy of Family Violence: What you can do for yourself and your family,


	call WIRE&rsquo;s Women&rsquo;s Support Line 1300 134 130
	email  or
	download a free copy from the website or complete a publication order form.

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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/mental-health-and-support-infographic-resource_245s75</link>
<title><![CDATA[Mental Health and Support - Infographic Resource]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Centre for Multicultural Youth has created this infographic resource for young people with tips and information relating to mental health and the support that is available.
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<content><![CDATA[The Centre for Multicultural Youth has created this infographic resource for young people with tips and information relating to mental health and the support that is available.
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV) is excited to announce the launch of their new Partners in Prevention website.
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<content><![CDATA[The Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV) is excited to announce the launch of their new Partners in Prevention website.

Partners in Prevention (PiP) is a network of professionals working in Victoria with young people in the primary prevention of violence against women. The website is a &#39;one stop shop&#39; for information and resources to support members to deliver respectful relationships education programs, featuring sections on best practice, evaluation, case studies, key documents, multimedia tools and how to get involved with the Network.

Please click here to visit the Partners in Prevention website.
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Family Violence Fact Sheets - Multiple Languages]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The fact sheets were developed in consultation with inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence, and aim to provide some basic information for women and children from a range of Cultrally And Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds in regard to family violence, their rights and how the service system can help them. The fact sheets can be printed by services as needed.
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<content><![CDATA[DHS website regarding family violence, now available in 14 community languages.

The fact sheets were developed in consultation with inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence, and aim to provide some basic information for women and children from a range of Cultrally And Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds in regard to family violence, their rights and how the service system can help them. The fact sheets can be printed by services as needed.  

More information
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/tune-in-now-free-online-toolkit-for-homelessness-workers_245s72</link>
<title><![CDATA[Tune in now - Free online toolkit for homelessness workers]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Developed by Homelessness Australia, Tune In Now is designed to assist homelessness case/support workers to &lsquo;have the conversation&rsquo; with men about depression and anxiety.
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<content><![CDATA[Developed by Homelessness Australia, Tune In Now is designed to assist homelessness case/support workers to &lsquo;have the conversation&rsquo; with men about depression and anxiety.

Consultation with the homelessness sector identified that homelessness workers would benefit from additional information on &lsquo;how to have the conversation&rsquo; with men about depression and anxiety.

Tune in Now
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/homelessness-in-austalia-an-introduction-book_245s73</link>
<title><![CDATA[Homelessness in Austalia: An introduction - Book]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The first book to explore the complexities of homelessness in Australia and the future policies to address it was today launched by the Federal Minister for Social Services, Kevin Andrews and Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness Jan McLucas at the National Homelessness Conference in Queensland.
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<content><![CDATA[A new &#39;go-to&#39; book for workers in the homelessness sector 

Edited by Chris Chamberlain, Guy Johnson and Catherign Robinson (NewSouth Publishing)

The first book to explore the complexities of homelessness in Australia and the future policies to address it was today launched by the Federal Minister for Social Services, Kevin Andrews and Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness Jan McLucas at the National Homelessness Conference in Queensland.

The Council to Homeless Persons brought together renowned homelessness academics Chris Chamberlain, Guy Johnson and Catherine Robinson to edit the book which, the text explores the spectrum of causes and responses to homelessness.&ldquo;It is sure to become a mainstay on the shelves of both seasoned workers and a go-to for those new to the homelessness sector,&rdquo; said Ms Jenny Smith, CEO, CHP. 

With 21 independent authors across research, policy and academia, the book covers issues such as gender, Indigenous homelessness, family violence, young people, older people, the effects of trauma and reforming the services system. 

&lsquo;Homelessness in Australia&rsquo; is published by NewSouth Publishing and can be ordered directly from Council to Homeless Persons here RRP $69.95 or buy direct from CHP for $65 (CHP members $55)

Become a CHP member   
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.ehn.org.au/practitioner-resources/the-lookout-your-place-for-family-violence-information-in-victoria_245s70</link>
<title><![CDATA[The Lookout - Your Place for Family Violence Information in Victoria]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Lookout is a place where Victorian family violence workers and other professionals in universal and mainstream services can find information, evidence-based resources and services to help them respond to family violence.
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<content><![CDATA[The Lookout is a place where Victorian family violence workers and other professionals in universal and mainstream services can find information, evidence-based resources and services to help them respond to family violence.

The Lookout has been developed by the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV) and Domestic Violence Victoria (DV Vic) with funding from the Victorian Government as part of its commitment to addressing violence against women and children. 

Website
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<pubDate>22 Jun 2017 04:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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