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Melbourne Zero: a movement that changed what’s possible – and what comes next 

June 29, 2026
After three years of collective action, the Melbourne Zero campaign has come to a clo...
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The invisible women, by Vanessa, Charlie and Billie, practitioners at Launch Housing’s Women’s Services

June 29, 2026
At Launch Housing’s Women’s Services we are seeing a profound shift. More often, the women coming to...
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“I don’t want to be a burden” – Helen’s story of facing homelessness in her 60s

June 29, 2026
When we first met Helen she had been priced out of the rental market. At age 62, she was living in h...
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Community health nurses: The impact of housing instability on health

June 1, 2026
When basic health needs like housing and safety aren’t met, healthcare is often the first thin...
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Why home matters this National Reconciliation Week 2026

May 28, 2026
National Reconciliation Week invites us to reflect on how truth, justice and belonging are deeply co...
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Stories that shine a light: Our House 2026 hits the streets 

June 10, 2026
We’re proud to share the latest edition of Our House Our House is our annual magazine that brings to...
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Launch partners with Yarra Trams to support people experiencing homelessness

June 15, 2026
Bringing our work to life across Melbourne’s tram network The partnership supports our Advance...
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Fundraise for Launch Housing at the 2026 Melbourne Teams Corporate Triathlon

February 17, 2026
We are thrilled to announce our continued partnership with Melbourne Teams Corporate Triathlon for 2...
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Launch Housing Opposes Victoria’s Youth Justice Reforms 

February 12, 2026
Launch Housing joins many human rights, legal, community, and First Nations organisations to oppose ...
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Our 2025 Festive Appeal supports women and children escaping violence

December 9, 2025
We’re pleased to launch our 2025 Festive Appeal This appeal highlights the urgent need for safety, s...
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A new Victorian alliance aims to end rough sleeping by 2035

December 3, 2025
Launch Housing is co-chairing a new coalition of more than 70 organisations, urging the Victorian Go...
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Home Truths: Belonging and inequality from the perspective of people who have experienced homelessness

December 3, 2025
If Melbourne’s homeless residents had a public platform to address the city, what would they choose ...
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