Hobart Hamlet

Permanent, 24/7 supported housing for people with an ongoing mental health issue.

 
 

Permanent, 24/7 supported housing for people with an ongoing mental health issue.

 

Ending homelessness in Australia: An evidence and policy deep dive

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NEAMI, along with the Centre for Social Impact and The Australian Alliance to End Homelessness launched a new report, Ending Homelessness in Australia: An evidence and policy deep dive

The Report presents evidence from the largest community-based database on rough sleeping and homelessness in Australia.Ending homelessness in Australia: An evidence and policy deep dive

“Certain cohorts such as people experiencing domestic violence and mental health are exhibiting increased vulnerability; there is a large demand for emergency services and housing; and the available supply of social and affordable housing is unable to meet the present need and demand.” (p. xx)

Housing and Homelessness Agreement Review

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This study is a review of the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement. It examines how well the Australian, State and Territory Governments have achieved the objectives, outcomes and outputs set out in the Agreement, and the suitability of the Agreement for the future.

The review also looks at the impact of social and economic factors, including the coronavirus pandemic and also mental health, on housing and homelessness in Australia.

Read the Issues Paper

Make a Submission  (closes Friday 18 March 2022)

Carer Wellbeing Survey 2021

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The Regional Wellbeing Survey has partnered with Carers Australia to conduct a national survey into the wellbeing of carers and their support services. The Caring for Others & Yourself: Carer Wellbeing Survey asks people to share their experiences – past and present – of being a carer and the support services they use.

Results from the 2021 carer wellbeing survey can be found here:

Carer Wellbeing Survey 2021

Caring for other people can take many forms, and so can the benefits and challenges that come with providing care to another person. The 2021 Carer Wellbeing Survey asked about the types of care provided to others, and the types of supports or services accessed in caring roles, including the Australian Government Carer Gateway.

This project extends on previous work undertaken as part of the Regional Wellbeing Survey, which identified that carers living in rural and regional areas often experience challenges to their wellbeing, and described how these challenges varied for different carers.

You can download a copy of the survey questions here.

Housing is key to belonging

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Mental Health Australia in consultation with their members is proud to release the following position statement on housing and mental health, which will form the basis of their advocacy in this area.

Appropriate housing is the absolute foundation for mental health recovery. However, as outlined in the Trajectories research by Mind and the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI), many people with lived experience of mental ill-health do not have access to safe, secure, appropriate and affordable housing.

Mental Health Australia partnered with Mind and AHURI to develop policy priorities for reform based on this research, through consultation with people with lived experience and other key experts. The policy priorities identified formed the basis of a position statement, which was further developed through a Mental Health Australia Members Policy Hub attended by over 30 people representing 21 organisations.

Our ambition is that this succinct, agreed position statement on housing and mental health will be used to drive reform, to ensure every person with lived experience of mental ill-health has access to appropriate housing.

Read the Statement

Entertainment Book 2021

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Hobart Hamlet Association Tasmania Inc is fundraising with Entertainment! 

Buy an Entertainment Membership from us to support our fundraising and we will receive an additional Single City Membership or $20 for every multi City and Multi Plus Membership we sell.

Offer ends 31/1/2021. Share with your friends and family.

SUPPORT US NOW.

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Entertainment Membership is great value. With lots of instant savings. It more than outweighs the price. There is something for everyone – casual and fine dining, adventure and family activities. I couldn’t live without it. Plus, I get to support a good cause.– Zana B. Sydney

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Tiny homes are a solution to homelessness

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Launch Housing work to both support individuals experiencing homelessness and to address the root causes of homelessness: a lack of affordable housing.

In 2019 Launch Housing debuted one innovative solution to Victoria’s housing crisis – unlocking unused government land for tiny homes.

The Harris Transportable Housing project utilises nine parcels of vacant VicRoads land in Footscray and Maidstone to create 57 tiny homes for people with a chronic experience of homelessness. The tiny homes have been life changing for the people who call them home.

Solutions like this require collaboration, community support and the will to do things differently.

You may wish to support Launch Housing by signing their PETITION to solve homelessness by purchasing 500 currently vacant properties across Melbourne.

Please share the campaign with your friends, family and networks.

 

 

Entertainment Book

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Hobart Hamlet Association Tasmania Inc is fundraising with Entertainment! 

Buy an Entertainment Membership from us to support our fundraising and get a BONUS WISH eGift Card and 2 months extra Membership FREE! Offer ends 13/07/20. Share with your friends and family.

SUPPORT US NOW.

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Entertainment Membership is great value. With lots of instant savings. It more than outweighs the price. There is something for everyone – casual and fine dining, adventure and family activities. I couldn’t live without it. Plus, I get to support a good cause.– Zana B. Sydney

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Haven Frankston Project in Victoria

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The Haven Frankston project in Victoria will soon be completed. Twenty fully self-contained one bedroom units are currently under construction and will be completed in 2019.

The “Frankston Standard Leader” community newspaper featured an article on the project in its December 8th 2014 edition.

Quote: “A new centre in Frankston providing permanent accommodation for people battling mental illness has been hailed as a major breakthrough.”

Frankston Councillor Suzette Tayler remarked “This will be fantastic. Everyone deserves to have a home. We have huge problems with mental illness in society.”