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Which Way Home?: The Federal Government's new approach to homelessness - 30-01-2009

June 2008: The Federal Government released Which Way Home? A New Approach to Homelessness in May. The Green Paper outlined a range of options for reform to underpin a new national approach to homelessness. Submission responses were collected by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. They will inform the development of a White Paper setting out the Australia's Government's plan for action for the years leading up to 2020. Read YACVic's response to Which Way Home.

August 2007: YACVic partnered the Council to Homeless Persons and Project I to respond to the National Youth Commission Inquiry into Youth Homelessness. The Inquiry was an Independent Community Inquiry conducted across Australia, which provided all stakeholders with an opportunity to provide evidence on the issue of youth homelessness. Read our response to the Inquiry.

March 2004: Research undertaken by Sarah Waters while on placement at the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria, October 2003.

Housing info sheet - 30-01-2009

Find out more about housing and homelessness.

26 June 2001: YACVic's response to the Victorian Homelessness Strategy Working Report

22 September 2000: YACVic's response to the initial Victorian Homelessness Strategy discussion paper concerning homelessness in Victoria.

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Code of Ethical Practice

The Code of Ethical Practice � A First Step for the Victorian Youth Sector outlines a set of youth work principles and practice responsibilities for youth workers. Alongside the Code you can now find case study materials to assist in implementation. Find out more.

Marginalised Young People, Surveillance and Public Space

YACVic and the School of Political and Social Inquiry, Monash University were very pleased to have Dr. Helen Szoke, (Commissioner, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission) launch a new research report �Marginalised Young People, Surveillance and Public Space� on the 1st of September, 2010. The report examines young people�s perceptions of surveillance and security in inner city Melbourne.

In her speech, Dr Szoke commented:"When I read the report, I was struck by how sophisticated the analysis is, which is in effect what we need when we are dealing with complex issues, where we are trying to address systemic problems with linear instruments."

Click here for more on the report.