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A Message from Shelter Tas CEO
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EOFY, Homelessness Week and COVID-19 vaccinations
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone, especially the Specialist Homelessness Services and community housing providers who have worked tirelessly for another year to sustain tenancies, and support people in housing stress and experiencing homelessness.
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We also acknowledge all the Tasmanians who are experiencing homelessness and living in unsafe, precarious, temporary, unaffordable or overcrowded accommodation, as well as those who are sleeping rough this winter.
The year has seen the housing and homelessness sector work harder than ever, with new challenges and constant change. The trends of increased demand, growing population and system reform tell us that this intense work will continue for some time.
As we take stock of the year, we can also be proud of everything the sector has achieved - community housing providers have supported over 7 000 tenancies and Specialist Homelessness Services have supported over 6 400 clients.
As we prepare for Homelessness Week (2-8 August 2021), with the theme of Housing Ends Homelessness, we know the best way to prevent homelessness is to ensure everyone is safely and affordably housed. That is why Shelter Tas will continue to call for 10% of Tasmanian dwellings to be affordable social housing. I encourage you all to participate in Homelessness Week 2021, and to let us know your plans so we can promote them in our calendar of events. Please contact policy@sheltertas.org.au.
Please see the important message below about the COVID-19 vaccination program for people experiencing homelessness around Tasmania. Once again, thank you all for the professional, unstinting and essential work that you do.
Pattie Chugg
Shelter Tas CEO.
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Housing and Homelessness News
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COVID-19 Vaccination Program for People Experiencing Homelessness
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Moreton Group Medical Services will be the delivering the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out for **ONLY** people experiencing homelessness or residing in Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS).
Starting on Monday 28th June, Moreton Group Medical Services will begin visiting major population centres across the North West, North and South of Tasmania, and will provide the Pfizer vaccine to those experiencing homelessness or in SHS accommodation, and over the age of 16. The vaccination program will run over 12 weeks, with delivery in two doses.
Organisations working with people experiencing homelessness should begin discussions with their clients early, so they have the opportunity to consider if they would like to be vaccinated, as Moreton Group Medical Services are required to obtain informed consent from each person to be vaccinated, and to allow for successful co-ordination and planning of the roll-out.
If you would like more information about the vaccination program, please contact Moreton Group Medical Services at health@moretongroup.com or go to their website - www.moretongroup.com.
Homelessness Services Staff
Specialist Homeless Service staff are now classified as essential workers and are eligible to receive the COVD-19 vaccination. All staff should book through the Tasmanian Government booking system at coronavirus.tas.gov.au/bookings.
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Homelessness Week 2021 will take place from the 2 - 8 August, and the date is fast approaching!
Homelessness Week is a great opportunity to raise awareness of people experiencing homelessness, the issues they face and the action needed to achieve enduring solutions. Organisations from around the state have started planning their Homelessness Week activities, and we have updated the Shelter Tas website with this year's Homelessness Week calendar and added resources and branding (with thanks to the City of Hobart for design updates) that will help with the always-outstanding initiatives that take place over the first week in August.
If you have an event planned for Homelessness Week (no matter how big or small), be sure to let Shelter Tas know about it, so that we can add it to the events calendar and promote it in the eNews. Contact us at policy@sheltertas.org.au or call the Shelter Tas office on 6224 5488.
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Tenant and Landlord Relief Funds to End 30 June
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A final reminder that additional relief payments for tenants and landlords suffering financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 will end on 30 June 2021.
Please go to the Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) website for more information.
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Parity Magazine Call for Contributions
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Parity magazine is the Council to Homeless Persons' national publication, and expressions of interest are being sought for their July edition - Learning from Lived Experience.
This edition discusses the knowledge and contribution of those with lived experience of homelessness in preventing homelessness, and recognises the critical role of lived experience in policy development and service provision.
All contributions should be submitted as Word documents to parity@chp.org.au. Contributions can be up to 1,600 words (double page spread) or 800 words for a single page article. Please contact Parity Editor Noel Murray at parity@chp.org.au or ring (03) 8415 6200 if you have any questions. Detailed information on referencing and writing guidelines for the magazine can be found here. The deadline for contributions is COB Friday 2 July 2021.
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Research, Reports & Articles
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AHURI, 10 June 2021
ABC News, 14 June 2021
Pro Bono Australia, 15 June 2021
Barefoot Investor, 14 June 2021
The Conversation, 11 June 2021
The Conversation, 14 June 2021
City Futures Research Centre (UNSW), June 2021
The Guardian, 18 June 2021
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Sarah Courtney, Minister for Children and Youth, 18 June 2021
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On 29 July, AHURI will host a hybrid one-day conference, Uncharted urban futures: Australian cities post pandemic.
This event will examine Australia’s population dynamics as a result of the COVID-19 crisis; the delivery of critical social infrastructure to support our changing cities and the particular urban transport challenges emerging from the pandemic.
You are invited to take part – either in-person in Melbourne or online - and join this important national conversation about our uncharted urban futures.
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Date
Thursday 29 July
Time
9:00am - 5:00pm
Location
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre OR online
Cost
$75 - $350
See registration page
Register
Click here to register
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Mental Health Support for Children
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Emerging Minds is an organisation dedicated to advancing the mental health and emotional wellbeing of Australian infants, children, adolescents and their families. They have developed a range of resources to support children’s mental health during pandemic events such as COVID-19.
The available resources include videos, fact sheets, podcasts and guides; and provide practical tips on how to help children and families cope. Two of these resources have also been translated into 18 different languages:
All of the resources are available for free in the Supporting Children’s Mental Health During a Pandemic Toolkit which can be accessed here, and if you need further information or support, contact Emerging Minds at info@emergingminds.com.au.
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COTA Tas Policy Council Vacancies
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Congratulations to Centacare Evolve Housing, who were the successful proponents for the Rapid Rehousing Request for Grant Proposal.
The Rapid Rehousing initiative assists vulnerable people to access safe and affordable housing whilst they transition to independent living.
The new funding period is from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2023.
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COTA Tas Policy Council Vacancies
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Council on the Ageing (COTA) Tas works to advance the rights, interests and futures of Australians as we age. COTA are currently looking for interested people to assist in this work as members of the COTA Tas Policy Council, for up to a three-year term.
The Policy Council aims to identify emerging policy issues impacting on older Tasmanians, make recommendations on proposed policy responses and ensure that policy is based on stakeholder input, research and engagement with older Tasmanians.
Members are appointed by the COTA Tasmania Board. If you would like more information or would like to submit an expression of interest, please contact Deb Lewis on 6231 3265 or by email debral@cotatas.org.au.
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ABS Employment Opportunity
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is hiring Homelessness Community Field Officers for the 2021 Census.
If you work or volunteer in the homelessness sector or have lived experience, please register your interest. These short-term roles are an opportunity to earn extra income while helping your community. Positions are filling fast. No resume required, click here for more information and to complete your application.
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The Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHCADS) Industry Award 2010 updated pay table sets out the rates of pay and allowances that apply from the first full pay period commencing on or after 1 July 2020. Provided by Jobs Australia, via TasCOSS.
View the latest SCHCADS Industry Award 2010 pay tables here
View the SCHCADS Industry Award 2010 here
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