Thousands of Victorians experiencing homelessness who have been staying in emergency hotel accommodation during the pandemic will have their stay extended, with an additional $66 million announced by the Victorian Government. But the storm is far from over, with the program set to permanently close in February, leaving many with extremely limited housing options. At […]
Early this year the Rough Sleepers Initiative (RSI) expanded to Frankston and Dandenong. RSI supports individuals who often have complex needs, are vulnerable and the majority have experienced long-term homelessness. RSI assertive outreach workers provide an assessment and intake into the homelessness system, case management, assistance with emergency accommodation, and a pathway into crisis accommodation […]
The Victorian housing and homelessness system is struggling to meet the demands of families with children. Our 2025 Insights Paper highlights the current gaps in the system and offers solutions to keep families housed and break the intergenerational cycle of trauma and disadvantage. Due to the limited number of beds for families in crisis supported […]
Fiona Schlensog understands how it feels to be on either side of the table when it comes to homelessness services. With 16 years’ experience in the housing and social services industry, and as someone who’s experienced chronic homelessness herself, Fiona Schlensog is bringing invaluable expertise to Launch Housing as the newest member of our board. […]
Australia’s leading e-scooter operator and Melbourne’s largest Specialist Homelessness Organisation, Launch Housing are launching their partnership this National Homelessness Week (1 – 7 August) Neuron has committed free e-scooter passes for Launch Housing, increasing transport options for staff, supporting them to help more people in need across Melbourne Launch Housing and Neuron Mobility are encouraging […]
People sleeping rough on the streets are experiencing the most visible and extreme form of homelessness. “Making a difference… Sometimes it starts from the very littlest thing, even just offering a few dollars and saying, ‘Hey, how are you?’” -Ivy, a Victorian who was previously homeless In our cities, rough sleeping (also known as street […]
Launch Housing has made a difficult decision to sell its Princes Street rooming house so that it could build more social housing and is working closely with each of the eleven affected residents to find them appropriate alternative housing. Each resident has been allocated an expert and experienced case manager who is supporting them with […]
In 2020 Launch Housing was selected to become the largest provider of services for the Victorian Government’s From Homelessness to a Home (H2H) initiative. The initiative was designed to provide people who are residing in emergency accommodation due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with access to stable medium and long term housing and support. H2H […]
In 2020 Launch Housing was selected to become the largest provider of services for the Victorian Government’s From Homelessness to a Home program. The From Homelessness to a Home (H2H) initiative was created to provide people who are residing in emergency accommodation due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with access to stable medium and long […]
The word ‘home’ conjures up all sorts of cosy images and feelings. Comfy couches, pot plants on windowsills, a kettle and your favourite mug ready to be filled. It’s where you should feel safest, and know you can retreat to after a long day. (Or not leave at all that day, if it’s that sort […]
This guest blog is written by Sharni, is a member of the Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG) and tackles three myths about homelessness. “Growing up I had a vision of what my life would be. Becoming a young mum at 16, I imagined this beautiful ‘normal’ life for myself and my child. Never did I […]
The United Nation’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence runs annually, and is used across the world as a platform to call for the elimination of gender-based violence. The campaign starts on 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ends on 10th December, International Human Rights Day. By […]
