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May 17, 2013
HOW INTEGRATED ARE HOMELESSNESS, MENTAL HEALTH AND AOD SERVICES IN AUSTRALIA
The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) have published a report titled "How integrated are homelessness, mental health and drug and alcohol services in Australia?" The report is the final report of a project which has been looking at the most effective ways to integrate services to reduce homelessness in Australia. The report looks at services in Melbourne and Perth and considered different levels of integration between the various services. The report found that clients from more integrated services reported more positive outcomes than clients from less well integrated services.
Download "How integrated are homelessness, mental health and drug and alcohol services in Australia?" (2MB PDF)
Posted in: Research
February 22, 2013
INFORMAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN SUPPORTING STABLE HOUSING IN YOUNG PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) have published a report titled "The role of informal community resources in supporting stable housing for young people recovering from mental illness: key issues for housing policy-makers and practitioners." The paper used qualitative and visual methods to identify the informal resources which young people experiencing mental illness used in order to support and maintain their housing. The researchers conducted a mapping exercise with young people, where participants identified places in their communities which they considered meaningful. They also conducted a walking tour, where participants described features of their local community which supported stable housing. Participants also photographed key people, places and activities that occurred in their community which they felt supported stable housing.
Download "The role of informal community resources in supporting stable housing for young people recovering from mental illness" (1.1MB PDF)
Posted in: Research
October 12, 2012
LIVE SMART DIARY 2013: AVAILABLE NOW
The Queensland Youth Housing Coalition has announced that their fantastic "Live Smart" diaries are back for 2013 and they are taking orders now. The diaries are designed to assist young people in living independently, providing information on shopping on a budget, easy recipes, health and hygiene information and contact numbers for support services. The diary also contains a very handy monthly budgeting tool. This is an excellent resource that workers can use with young people who are making the transition to independent living. The diaries cost $10 each plus postage
Find out more at the Queensland Youth Housing Coalition Website
Posted in: Resources for Young People
February 28, 2012
THE ROLE OF ASSERTIVE OUTREACH IN ENDING "ROUGH SLEEPING"
The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) have published a report looking at the role of "assertive outreach" in reducing homelessness. Overseas evidence suggests that the approach has been successful, so "assertive outreach" has become a central part of the Australian Government's response to homelessness nationally. This study sought the views of policy makers, service providers and service users in Brisbane, Sydney and Darwin to help understand how this policy is translating to practice in the Australian context.
The Role of Assertive Outreach in Ending "Rough Sleeping" (840KB PDF)
Posted in: Research
September 30, 2011
LIVE SMART DIARIES FOR 2012
The Live Smart Diary is designed for young people who are moving to independent living. It is made to help young people remember important appointments, but it also contains information on health and hygiene, some easy recipes, contact numbers for support services and a handy monthly budgeting tool. This is an excellent resource for workers wanting to help the young people they work with develop life skills. The diaries cost $10 each, plus postage. Limited copies are available so get in quick. If you'd like to order copies download the flier below.
Live Smart Diary 2012 Flier (600KB PDF)
Posted in: Resources for Young People
