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Victorian government homelessness initiatives

Overview

The Victorian government has announced a $27.8 million plan to reduce rough sleeping across the state. The initiative utilizes an assertive street outreach model to actively engage individuals sleeping rough, assessing their needs to facilitate transitions into social housing.

To promote long-term stability and prevent a return to homelessness, the strategy intends to provide access to integrated health and psychosocial support services.

Entities

Victorian Government · Harcourts Foundation · Victoria · Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service · PCYC North

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Victoria announces $27.8 million plan to combat homelessness

    Victoria has launched a $27.8 million plan to combat homelessness through assertive street outreach and direct links to social housing and psychosocial support services.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Victoria invests $26.7m in youth forensic mental health

    Victoria is investing $26.7 million to expand specialist forensic mental health services for high-risk youth aged 10 to 21 to improve early intervention and reduce involvement in the justice system.

Sources

bendigoadvertiser.com.au · eliteagent.com · eveningreport.nz · theindiansun.com.au