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To mark #HW2023 and acknowledge the homelessness crisis in Victoria, @sheenawattmp and @NinaTaylorMP (pictured) volunteered in our Dining Hall where people experiencing disadvantage can access essential support and reconnect with community. #HomelessnessWeek #auspol

This #HomelessnessWeek, find out how Sacred Heart Mission truly changes people’s lives. It’s beautiful to watch, bring your tissues! Real people, raw emotions. youtu.be/VhYobLaY5I8

“This is a win for regional Victorians struggling to put a roof over their heads.” CHP CEO Deborah Di Natale visited Maryborough to commend @DanielAndrewsMP @ShingvWorld and the #VicGov on its $1bn commitment to build at least 1300 social and affordable homes in regional Vic.

This #NAIDOC Week, we encourage you to educate yourself about the Voice to Parliament, have conversations within your communities and deeply listen to the voices of First Nations peoples so that you can make an informed decision in the referendum later this year (5/5).

The Voice to Parliament aims to do the same, by offering a path to justice, equity and self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (4/5).

Standing alongside First Nations peoples, we support the Voice to Parliament and the need for systemic change that leads to better outcomes in health, housing, education, and criminal justice for First Nations communities (1/5).

Thanks to @DanielAndrewsMP and @NinaTaylorMP for their surprise visit to our Dining Hall. They shared a cuppa and a chat with our volunteers to hear about how we provide a safe community for people to build trust, connect and rebuild their lives.

There's a spot for you in our Communication & Advocacy team! ❤️ Apply today or help us spread the word: sacredheartmission.applynow.net.au/jobs/SHM918-di…

Everyone is touched by #CostOfLiving pressures, but people in #poverty and experiencing #homelessness are hit the hardest. Read our submission into the Select Committee on the Cost of Living here: sacredheartmission.org/wp-content/upl…

We acknowledge the positive measures supporting vulnerable people in #Budget2023, but are disappointed #jobseeker will only be increased by $20 p/w. This will not lift people out of #poverty. Read more here: sacredheartmission.org/news/response-… #auspol

Did you see our CEO and @ACOSS President @hangtvo is MC'ing this event? Should be a fantastic session - buy tickets below #Auspol2023

We reiterate that we need an increase to JobSeeker and income support payments for ALL not just those over 55. Rent, bills, groceries aren't cheaper based on age. It is the humane and right thing to do. #RaiseTheRateForAll #auspol

Our CEO @hangtvo signed this open letter to @AlboMP urging the govt. to #RaiseTheRate in the #Budget2023 so they can cover the basics. Will you sign? #auspol acoss.org.au/raise-the-rate…

We interviewed Dr Kathryn Taylor and @ThielkingMonica from @Swinburne about their recently published research on trauma and homelessness, using #J2SI participants in their research study! #endhomelessness Read interview here: sacredheartmission.org/news/it-is-sad…

We thank our colleagues in the sector, especially @ACOSS, lived experience advocate Felicity de Somerville and @steph_tonkin CEO @Consumer_Action for their work in advocating against Robodebt. (3/3)

At least 80% of our clients receive income from Centrelink and Robodebt caused many of them significant distress. Robodebt must not happen again. This announcement is an important step in improving protections for people receiving income support. #RoboDebtRC (2/3)

SHM CEO @hangtvo attended a press conference with @BillShortenmp today, where he announced the government will no longer use external debt collectors to pursue alleged debts of people who receive income support payments #RoboDebtRC (1/3)