Covid-19 Recovery and homes for all.
We can prevent and respond to homelessness with an economic stimulus package that creates jobs, gives people a home and opportunity to rebuild their lives.
The Housing First approach involves connecting up housing supply and matching healthcare and community services to meet the needs of individuals, women and children, and families.
Many thanks to the donors, supporters and volunteers who made this year's slightly different Christmas Hampers Day such a success. A special thanks to South's Leagues Club for being "Hamper Central" for the day.
683 Hampers packed delivered, and ready for Christmas Day.
See the Hampers report below for more.
Micah Projects rapidly responded to the Covid-19 pandemic. With the assistance of the Queensland Government's Emergency Housing Assistance Response (EHAR) we housed hundreds of people experiencing homelessness in a short period of time.
This factsheet shows the data from 1 April to 31 July, 2020 from our Street to Home Assertive Outreach Team and Home For Good Homelessness Hub.
Caboolture Young Mothers for Young Women (CYMYW) assists young, pregnant and parenting women, 20 years and under, along with their children and families.
A snapshot of outcomes from the beginning of the service in May 2018 until February 2020.
Breaking the cycle of disadvantage, trauma and developmental delay.
Many vulnerable families are living with uncertainty and emotional risk as they feel exposed to child protection interventions due to poverty, domestic and family violence, poor health, housing stress, homelessness and in many cases long-term unemployment.
We do not want these barriers to leave children and their families behind and isolated from services, resources and opportunities in the community.
We can break the cycle with integrated investment and commitment across Child Safety, Housing, Health, Education and Employment in a roll out of Child and Family Hubs in Queensland using a Two-Generation approach.
The eight factsheets and Campaign Overview represent a snapshot of people surveyed in the Brisbane region during the 500 Lives 500 Homes 3 year Campaign which began with a Registry Fortnight in March/April 2014. Data was collected and analysed for demographics, vulnerability, acuity of homelessness and various self-reported health issues.
A summary of the first two years Dec 2014 – Dec 2016
When we look at the numbers of people experiencing poverty and disadvantage in Brisbane, a worrying picture emerges.
Private session registrations are closing on 30 September 2016
Private sessions allow survivors to share their story in person with the Royal Commission.
Thousands of people have shared their story and many more are waiting to do so. The Royal Commission will close registrations for private sessions on 30 September 2016. If you wish to have a private session before the Royal Commission ends December 2017, you need to apply by 30 September 2016.
Pathways Hospital Admission and Discharge Pilot Project
A summary of the first 12 months January – December 2015
Pathways targets vulnerable populations who are homeless or vulnerably housed with multiple and complex health and social support needs prior to discharge from hospital. For more information visit the dedicated webpage.