Design Guide: Specialist Domestic Violence Accommodation
This Design Guide has been developed by Housing Plus in collaboration with Custance Architects. It explores the importance of providing thoughtful and high[1]quality design for those affected by domestic and family violence (DFV) and key factors that need to be considered when new facilities are designed and built, through design that meets their need for […]
Renovations complete, Orange Homelessness Refuge
Wiree is a refuge for individuals experiencing homelessness in Orange managed by Housing Plus. In 2019, Housing Plus received $325,000 from the Department of Communities and Justice to fund the renovations through the Outsourced Maintenance Program for crisis accommodation. There are nine single rooms which include a TV, fridge, bed and ensuite, communal area that […]
Meals for people in crisis: FoodCare vouchers just the ticket for people in need
PAYING the rent and putting food on the table just became a little easier for some Orange residents who will now be able to supplement their budget with FoodCare Orange vouchers. The $10 vouchers are being distributed via various charities and agencies who will pass them on to their clients in need so they can […]
‘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. http://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/story/3410705/really-seeing-results-orange-groups-unite-against-domestic-violence/?cs=103
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 […]
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 […]
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 [mfb_pe url=\”https://www.facebook.com/HousingPlusAU/photos/a.486976354797826.1073741833.432008276961301/487026991459429/?type=3&theater\” mbottom=\”50\”]
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 […]
