Domestic Violence Roundtable
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‘Really seeing results’: Orange groups unite against domestic violence – CWD
IT may seem counter-intuitive, but those tasked with reducing the causes and incidences of domestic violence, welcome an increase in the number of cases reported to police. “It means that those affected have faith in the system,” said Housing Plus Domestic Violence Services manager Penny Dordoy.
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Emergency accommodation crisis: Prime7 Video
A trial program in the Central West has found our region is home to some of the highest domestic violence rates in the State. But despite the overwhelming number of families affected – there is no emergency women’s refuge based in Orange. Police attend a domestic violence related matter every two minutes. At least one woman will call for help before the end of this report.
Call for women’s refuge to support domestic violence victims in Orange
Call for women’s refuge to support domestic violence victims in Orange
There is a call for a women’s refuge in Orange to cater for the high rates of serious domestic violence in the district. The city’s Domestic Violence Services has received more than 1,400 referrals from police in the past year and almost one-third of the victims were at ‘serious threat’ of further injury or death.
Colour City Running Festival donation set to help the homeless
Colour City Running Festival donation set to help the homeless
ORGANISERS of next year’s Colour City Running Festival want to reach out to the city’s homeless population and victims of domestic violence by donating money from their event to Housing Plus. Co-ordinator of the 2016 festival David Gibson said he was pleased the event had teamed up with such a worthy cause.
Housing Plus has an excellent Caseworker opportunity to join our homelessness team in Orange
Housing Plus has an excellent Caseworker opportunity to join our homelessness team in Orange. Click on the link to find out more: https://housingplus.prevueaps.com/jobs/18498.html
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Housing Plus providing help for the homeless
With World Homelessness Day on 10 October highlighting a serious international problem, Housing Plus CEO Karen Andrew says locally, there are more homeless people than many would realise.
“What some people may not know is that homelessness can be hidden,” Ms Andrews said. “It affects a broad range of the community and it’s not just people living on the streets or in their car. It’s teenagers who are couch surfing and families living together in overcrowded situations.
“It also includes those living in refuges and short term accommodation similar to that offered through the Housing Plus Homelessness Service.”
The 2011 ABS Census revealed that in Orange alone, 346 people were homeless which included those living in temporary lodging, improvised dwellings such as tents, but also crowded dwellings and caravan parks.
“We expect this number, and those across the region, will have increased significantly in next years’ Census,” Ms Andrew said.
Housing Plus has operated in Bathurst, Mudgee, Orange and surrounding districts for the past 30 years, providing crisis, transitional, social and, affordable housing and support services to various vulnerable groups in our community including young person’s unable to live at home for a variety of reasons, and women and children escaping domestic violence.
“One of the major issues of homelessness is insufficient crisis accommodation and support to meet the needs of the homeless and people can be displaced because they need support that often isn’t available in small rural and regional communities. Housing Plus offers services in partnership with other agencies to these areas where possible, but often, people are forced to move their families away from their community to access services.”
“There are numerous reasons why community members may be affected by homelessness, one of which, we are seeing is an increase in cases of domestic violence and there is a serious need for crisis accommodation.”
This Friday, Housing Plus has invited specific State, Federal and Local Government Representatives and non-Government organisations to attend a roundtable discussion regarding the issues of homelessness and domestic violence. Ms Andrew said, “As a community, we have a responsibility to ensure we support those most vulnerable in our community”.
Housing Plus CEO Karen Andrew
Nation Building Economic Stimulus Program (NBESP)
The Federal Government’s NBESP is designed to stimulate the building industry by funding the construction of new social housing projects throughout Australia. In the Central West of NSW the Program will deliver 188 units over 13 Projects that will eventually be owned and operated as Community Housing by Housing Plus. Housing Plus is committed to using these assets to leverage an Affordable Housing portfolio to be constructed in Central West NSW.
Properties Wanted
Housing Plus is looking for private leaseholds in the Orange and Bathurst area to be used to accommodate our clients.
Congratulations Barnson Pty Ltd
Congratulation to Barnson Pty Ltd Building/Industrial Designer, Kirk Gleeson for winning the ‘Multi-Residential up to 6 Dwellings’ and ‘Paul Dass Memorial’ Awards at the 2014 National Design Awards. Kirk won the award for his work on the Housing Plus Supported Accommodation Innovation Fund Facility in Frith Street, Dubbo. Additional information and details are available in BDA Winning Magazine pages 15 – 19.