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Our third Impact Report highlights the vital role of delivering tailored support services for people to access and maintain their housing. Only more housing + healthcare + support permanently ends homelessness.   Read the full report here: mtr.cool/xagoozkjiv

Ending homelessness starts with building more homes - but it doesn't end there. At Launch Housing, advocating for systemic change is an integral part of what we do. Download and read our recommendations to the National Housing and Homelessness Plan today. mtr.cool/zhphqygewm

After winning its category at the Brighter Future Awards for Victoria, Viv's Place has backed up the effort by winning the National ‘Leading Housing Development Project’ category. This award shows that, when it comes to ending homelessness, innovation and empathy go hand in hand.

Our Education Pathways Program was announced as the co-winner of the Engaging Kids in School Award. The Cornelia Program, which is a collaboration between @thewomens and @HousingFirst Ltd was announced as the co-winner of the Robin Clark Making a Difference Award.

We're proud to announce that two of our programs won their categories of the @VicGovDFFH 2023 Victorian Protecting Children Awards.

How does Melbourne stack up when it comes to ending homelessness? Find out in our Capital Cities Homelessness Index. By working together and sharing what we know works, we all have a better chance to end homelessness. #nationalhomelessnessweek 🔗: bit.ly/3KwNPaT.

Which Melbourne LGAs are already doing well in their efforts to end homelessness? The results might surprise you… If you're ready to take action to help end homelessness in your local government area, join the Melbourne Zero movement today: bit.ly/3Qz44YR

Melbourne, have you seen our display outside Melbourne Town Hall? Check out the installation today and join Melbourne Zero this #nationalhomelessnessweek. Join MZ here🔗: bit.ly/3Qv4SOr Until this Sunday, 13 August, on Swanston St.

Marking #NationalHomelessnessWeek, State Minister for Housing @ColinBrooksMP and @GabbyWilliamsMP, Member for Dandenong, visited Viv’s Place, a space where women and families escaping domestic violence and homelessness find support. More homes + more support = ending homelessness

To mark the beginning of #NationalHomelessnessWeek, we launched the Capital Cities Homelessness Index -a baseline that shines a light on the complex and urgent issue of homelessness in Melbourne alongside 9 other cities. You can download your copy here - bit.ly/445K5Ei

"The same planning system levers that serve as a “check” on private developers can also be used by locals to block urgently needed social and affordable housing developments." New column for @LaunchHousing on behalf of @yimbymelbourne. melbournezero.org.au/melbourne_need…

This is the inflection point to end homelessness in Melbourne. Our governments will only act boldly to end homelessness if we demand it of them. Take action this #NationalHomelessnessWeek by joining the @MelbourneZero movement. Find out more here - bit.ly/3DT3L3v

Join us in saying "Congratulations!" to the delivery and operations teams for Viv's Place. Viv's Place won the Leading Housing Development Project category at the Brighter Future Awards for Victoria. National winners will be announced at the @AHURI_Research conference in October

Launch Housing spoke to Vice about the surge in demand we are experiencing during the housing affordability and cost of living crisis, and what an unaffordable rental market means for young people.

What if #homelessness was a rare occurrence rather than a widespread issue? By addressing homelessness via the @BuiltforZero approach, communities & agencies around #Australia, like @LaunchHousing and @AAEH0, are working together to reach #FunctionalZero. my.mtr.cool/zymppdudsb

Affected by the housing crisis? Whether you're homeless, facing eviction, or struggling to find affordable rentals, your voice matters! Help @everbodyshome better understand the impact of the housing crisis. Take the survey here🔗: bit.ly/3XC5jbz

Melbourne has bounced back to be listed as the 3rd most liveable city in the world! While we may pride ourselves on our city's culture, Vienna is proud of its social housing. Now is the time to invest in social housing and reclaim the top spot! 🗞️ bit.ly/43NzyOO

Do people experiencing homelessness move to big cities? Deb Batterham debunks some myths about homelessness and mobility. bit.ly/3CmxalT

Whether you’re without a stable home, on the cusp of eviction, struggling to find a rental, or worried you’ll never afford a home – we are all impacted by this crisis & that’s why we want to hear from you! Complete our short survey: lnk.bio/EverybodysHome #BuildSocialHousing

Launch Housing is building a community to end homelessness through @MelbourneZero

"It's not Australia. It's very, very sad to see women and children and families on the street.” @abcnews profiles real lives of Australians forced into homelessness. Don’t miss this important story by @LexyHS1 @HarrietTatham and Jesse Thompson abc.net.au/news/2023-06-0…