A new 'go-to' book for workers in the homelessness sector
Edited by Chris Chamberlain, Guy Johnson and Catherign Robinson (NewSouth Publishing)
The first book to explore the complexities of homelessness in Australia and the future policies to address it was today launched by the Federal Minister for Social Services, Kevin Andrews and Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness Jan McLucas at the National Homelessness Conference in Queensland.
The Council to Homeless Persons brought together renowned homelessness academics Chris Chamberlain, Guy Johnson and Catherine Robinson to edit the book which, the text explores the spectrum of causes and responses to homelessness.“It is sure to become a mainstay on the shelves of both seasoned workers and a go-to for those new to the homelessness sector,” said Ms Jenny Smith, CEO, CHP.
With 21 independent authors across research, policy and academia, the book covers issues such as gender, Indigenous homelessness, family violence, young people, older people, the effects of trauma and reforming the services system.
‘Homelessness in Australia’ is published by NewSouth Publishing and can be ordered directly from Council to Homeless Persons here RRP $69.95 or buy direct from CHP for $65 (CHP members $55)
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Beyond 18: The Longitudinal Study on Leaving Care is a long-term research project about the lives of young people in out-of-home care and their experiences of leaving care in Victoria. It is the first of its kind to be conducted in Victoria.
The purpose of the study is to inform government policy in supporting more effective transitions for young people from out-of-home care. In particular, it will aim to improve young people’s move towards interdependent relationships and eventual independence by:
Providing insights into the critical success factors associated with transition from out-of-home care
Proposing ways of enhancing out-of-home care
Proposing improvements in the transition from care
Proposing improvements post transition from care