The Brokerage administered by the Statewide Children’s Resource Program has been refunded for the 2017-2018 financial year. Applications are now open.
This Brokerage Project, funded by DHHS, extended with the National Partnership rollover, is a wonderful addition to our program and we have been very impressed with the way people have thought creatively about how this money could support children within families they are working with.
Please read the Brokerage Guidelines and contact Susie Lukis for the 2017-2018 application form.
We know this money has made a very positive difference to the inclusion of vulnerable children in education and in their community. We thank you all for using this money to improve the lives of children experiencing disadvantage. Please pass this onto your teams and colleagues.
As well as the bokerage, please continue to use us as a resource for children in the Inner and Outer Eastern area. Our group work continues as previously and we are always open for referrals.
Please contact Susie Lukis E This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. T 08870 4042 M 0423 022 883

The next Eastern Homelessness Network (EHN) Practitioner Meeting will be held on Thursday October 12th 2017 and will have a Youth focus.
Please RSVP to EHNnetworker@wesley.org.au by 10th October for catering purposes.
This is a great opportunity for practitioners and allied services to come together to share information and ideas.
10-12.30pm at Federation Estate Greenwood Ave Ringwood.
Morning Tea will be served
What are the peak bodies saying. We hear from CHP, CHFV and VCOSS
Council to Homeless Persons (CHP)
The Council to Homeless persons has congratulated the Victorian Government on the significant investments in housing, homelessness and family violence announced in this year's State Budget. While many of the commitments outlined in the Budget had been announced previously, they are worth recognising a second time; in particular, the Government’s major housing centrepiece Homes for Victorians, which includes $1 billion commitment to a Social Housing Growth fund. The other big news in this year's budget was the $1.9 billion investment in family violence services. Given the insidious relationship between homelessness and family violence, this commitment is highly commended.