6 August 2015 Workshop on Ending Homelessness in Australia: Developing a National Framework Youth Sector Consultation ReCHARGE Conference, Sydney William Mudford Policy Officer, Homelessness Australia

6 August 2015 National framework to end homelessness: Consultation William Mudford Outline of Workshop Introduction -Acknowledgment of country -A participatory session -Please fill in your contact details Background -What is a national framework? -Why now? -Timeline of framework Structural Analysis of Homelessness Cohorts/Population Groups What is needed? Barriers to ending homelessness What can you do?

6 August 2015 National framework to end homelessness: Consultation William Mudford Background What is a national framework? A national framework provides a guide to the strategies and initiatives that are needed to address a particular topic, in this case ending homelessness. It sets out the key evidence base, involves the key players, and provides a reference point for more detailed plans and initiatives. It is a high level document at the population and cohort levels. It looks at the structural causes of homelessness how to bring solutions to those causes together in a cohesive and strategic manner. -The Road Home; -National Framework to end domestic violence (ANROWS);

6 August 2015 National framework to end homelessness: Consultation William Mudford Background What will the framework be used for? The framework will drive a renewed coordinated national initiative to end homelessness in Australia. It will be used as a tool to reengage communities, governments, civil society, and business across Australia in ending homelessness. It provides an evidence and policy basis for the work that Homelessness Australia and our colleagues will be doing over the coming years to end homelessness.

6 August 2015 National framework to end homelessness: Consultation William Mudford Background What is not in the framework? Is not itself a detailed process for implementation. Not Individual client plans.

6 August 2015 National framework to end homelessness: Consultation William Mudford Why now? Lack of political engagement at the national government level. Other reviews are occurring, which this framework can support. These include: The Review of Federation, Review of Taxation & federal political party policy reviews. Background

6 August 2015 National framework to end homelessness: Consultation William Mudford What is the timeline for the development of the framework? March 2015 – The Board of HA requested that the staff begin this body of work. Policy forum held at the National Face to Face meeting of HA. June – November Broad initial research and consultations June - Engagement with the review of taxation June – Consultation in the Northern Territory July - Engagement with the ALP National Platform and Conference July – Dec Engagement with Review of Federation Aug – This consultation at the ReCHARGE Conference Oct - Consultation in Western Australia Oct - Consultation in the Australian Capital Territory Background

6 August 2015 National framework to end homelessness: Consultation William Mudford Who and what is informing the framework? YOU! National and international literature, Peaks, People experiencing homelessness, Homelessness services, Domestic violence services, People experiencing domestic violence, Governments, Private sector, Mainstream services, and Affiliated services/peaks (eg ACOSS, ARACY, COTA). Background

National framework to end homelessness: Consultation William Mudford Structural analysis of homelessness Finding the causes  structures, responses, and pathways out... Triggers of homelessness - crises (direct) Health crisis, mental health episode, domestic violence event/episode, financial trauma, use of alcohol or other drugs, relationship breakdown, loss of income INDIVIDUALINDIVIDUAL SOCIETALSOCIETAL 6 August 2015 Contributors to homelessness (indirect) Education, health, mental health, sexuality, gender diversity, disability, language barriers, limited connections to community, experiencing life transitions (eg youth to adult) Drivers of homelessness (direct) High unemployment, long-term lack of income, precarious forms of employment, societal & domestic violence, remoteness, use of alcohol and other drugs, inequality of opportunity, poor health and mental health in population, natural disasters Underlying causes of homelessness (structural) Poverty, disadvantage, lack of affordable housing, social inequality, racism, and lack of social connectedness. Question: Do you have anything to add to this? Explore connections between boxes

National framework to end homelessness: Consultation William Mudford Cohorts Rough sleepers Women Women and families – experiencing DV Children Young people Older people LGBTIQ (gender and sexuality) Long-term homeless Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Persons with a disability Rural and remote Veterans People with mental health issues People with health concerns Those leaving state care /the justice system Ex patriots The population groups of those experiencing homelessness are: 6 August 2015 Question: What do particular population groups require to prevent and end experiences of homelessness? Young People (12-25). Typologies - ‘Dissenters’ and ‘Escapers’. Different age ranges (Under 16, 16-19, 20-25) Question: Are there any other groups or subgroups that need particular supports?

National framework to end homelessness: Consultation William Mudford Cohorts/Population Groups QUESTION: What are the affects of national government policies on homelessness for these population groups, in regard to: 1.Prevention, 2.During support and 3.Post crisis support? Some policy areas that are addressed nationally: Income support Employment Education and Training Services funding Housing -Affordable, location, available Reporting framework Data collection (including AIHW SHSC) Research and evidence Taxation Health and mental Health 6 August 2015

National framework to end homelessness: Consultation William Mudford What is needed? NATIONAL: National quality standards Coordination Leadership Research Housing supply efforts Collaboration with states and territories STATE/TERRITORY or LOCAL: Streamlined access to SHSs Access to housing Collaboration between govt services and service providers Evaluation of programs Good models BOTH (National and Sub national jurisdictions) Research Political will Leadership Evaluation of programs/methods FinanceCoordination

National framework to end homelessness: Consultation Glenda Stevens Barriers to ending homelessness National Funding Uncertainty of its role Lack of will State/Territory/ local Funding Lack of collaboration System integration Local phenomena eg Sydney House prices, NT - overcrowding National/ Jurisdiction Funding Lack of collaboration Service barriers Professional development opportunities Overwhelming demand – triage/turn away Systems integration within services (lack of) Jurisdiction/service Funding Lack of collaboration System integration Barriers common to all Funding Lack of collaboration System integration Question: How do we overcome these barriers to ending homelessness? Collaboration and organisation 6 August 2015

National framework to end homelessness: Consultation William Mudford What can you do? Organise Collaborate (especially locally) Join Homelessness Australia Contribute to the work of peak bodies Share what is and is not working We know what to do, let’s do it! 6 August 2015

National framework to end homelessness: Consultation William Mudford Remaining in the conversation… Homelessness Australia invites you to contribute further to the conversations on the national framework. Please help us to conduct a consultation in your area or for a cohort that interests you To do this please contact HA’s Policy Officer, William Mudford through or Telephone: Check out our website: Thank you for your support 6 August 2015