News & Views The unmet demand for homelessness services is a family violence risk A survey 0f 23 specialist homeless services highlights the surge in demand.
Local Advocates call on support for older women and DV survivors this World Homelessness Day Advocates across Australia are calling for action this World Homelessness Day, as the issue continues to most affect women.
News & Views Breaking down negative gearing – and what the housing crisis means for women Australia is in the midst of a devastating housing crisis, making it harder and harder for people to afford a home.
News & Views Homelessness Week: how domestic violence is pushing more women and children into homelessness Almost half of women who experience homelessness in Australia are victims of domestic, family and sexual violence.
Local Affordable housing project for trans women to be built in Darlinghurst Sydney’s first dedicated affordable housing project for transgender women is set to be built in Darlinghurst.
News & Views New nursing faculty to address healthcare needs of people experiencing homelessness A new nurse-led faculty focused on “street health” has been established by The Australian College of Nursing.
News & Views YWCA to build homes for women impacted by domestic violence in South Australia Women in South Australia impacted by family and domestic violence are set to have access to secure and affordable housing.
Appointments Homelessness NSW CEO Trina Jones appointed NSW’s first Rental Commissioner Former Homelessness NSW CEO Trina Jones has been appointed the inaugural NSW Rental Commissioner. She’ll begin the role on 7 August.
Local Housing and small business portfolios go hand-in-hand, Julie Collins says Small Business Minister Julie Collins says the housing and homelessness portfolios complement the needs of today’s small business sector.
Soapbox What Airbnb hosts can do about the housing crisis facing women As a former accommodation host, I don’t believe the privilege of owning secondary – sometimes multiple – properties for financial gain and maintaining a strong sense of social responsibility are mutually exclusive.
News & Views Now is the time for Labor to deliver for all trapped in poverty Toni Wren from Anti-Poverty Week writes on the opportunity the Albanese Government has to end poverty, described as ‘permanent lockdown’.
Politics Chris Minns on women’s representation and goal for more participation Women’s Agenda gets a short phone call in with Labor leader and potential next premier of NSW Chris Minns just before this weekend’s election
