Solutions to End Homelessness

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1 Solutions to End Homelessness Through effective intervention & integration 29th & 30th October 2014, Ibis Melbourne Key Speakers Tim Richter President & Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness Heather Holst HomeGround, VIC Benefits of attending Utilise innovation to reduce homelessness Develop an early intervention framework Coordinate & integrate support services Improve access to housing Simon Phemister Executive Department of Human Services, VIC Professor Paul Flatau AHURI Research Centre The University of Western Australia Networking opportunities with homelessness leaders from across the sector Researched by Register 3 delegates and the 4th comes FREE! Endorsed by Workshops Places are limited! A - How to support vulnerable formerly chronically homeless people in permanent housing Felicity Reynolds,The Mercy Foundation Karyn Walsh, B - How to design & implement plans to end homelessness Tim Richter, Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness > see page 5 phone fax registration@criterionconferences.com

2 Building a sustainable future On any given night in Australia 1 in 200 people are homeless. Many of these people are living in inadequate and unsafe conditions due to a variety of complex and differing issues. Recent changes to welfare benefits and a changing funding landscape has forced specialist homelessness services and mainstream providers to reassess the future. This conference will focus on initiatives that provide practical and relevant solutions. Your involvement over these two days will provide a platform to assess the challenges, building towards a plausible future where homelessness is nonexistent. This conference will address how to: Implement innovative models and programs to reduce the rate of homelessness Develop a preventative framework through early intervention Coordinate and integrate services to work collaboratively Improve access to housing for the homeless Promote pathways into training and education Great conference with passionate and committed speakers who were able to inspire the sector Past Delegate: Glenn Beatty, Senior Project Officer Homelessness, NSW Family & Community Services, 2013 Who will attend? Government, specialist homelessness services, mainstream services & housing providers with responsibilities for: Free Pass Applications Homelessness Services Coordination Strategy General Management Operations SAVE $300 when you register & pay by 22nd August 2014 Plus key contributions from: Felicity Reynolds The Mercy Foundation Tony Keenan Hanover Karyn Walsh Coordinator John Blewonski VincentCare Victoria Sherri Bruinhout Head of Homelessness & Justice Melbourne City Mission Jeanette Large Women s Property Initiatives Marion Bennett Executive Housing Policy & Homelessness Housing NSW Rebecca Scott & Co-founder STREAT Olive Bennell Homelessness Strategy Housing SA Professor Luke Connelly Australian Centre for Economic Research on Health Trisha Silvers St Kilda Youth Services Criterion is delighted to offer a select number of free passes for nongovernment organisations who would not ordinarily be able to attend. To apply please contact Matthew Lathlean at matthew.lathlean@criterionconferences.com Media partners To register phone fax registration@criterionconferences.com

3 Day 1 Wednesday 29th October 2014 Register 3 delegates at the standard price & bring a 4th delegate FREE! 8.00 Registration, coffee & networking 8.30 Opening remarks from the Chair Felicity Reynolds The Mercy Foundation Examining the future policy landscape 8.40 Promoting a global vision to end homelessness Lessons learnt from Canada Driving a 10 year plan through innovation and change Measuring outcomes and determining goals Tim Richter President & Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness International keynote 9.40 Services Connect: Promoting better services for the future Aligning future vision with policy Understanding the framework Measuring results Simon Phemister Executive Department of Human Services, VIC Morning tea & networking Assessing the future of homelessness policy in NSW Utilising resources to benefit services Measuring outcomes Where to next? Marion Bennett Executive Housing Policy & Homelessness Housing NSW Examining possible alternatives to the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (NPAH) What is the next step? Tony Keenan, Hanover Marion Bennett, Executive Housing Policy & Homelessness Housing NSW Olive Bennell, Homelessness Strategy Housing SA PANEL DISCUSSION Improving access to housing 1.10 Strategies to broaden housing solutions What are the options? Evaluating evidence Heather Holst HomeGround 1.50 Housing First & rapid rehousing Evaluating effectiveness Where to from here? Felicity Reynolds Mercy Foundation 2.30 Afternoon tea & networking Promoting pathways into training & education 3.00 Youth transitions into education, training & employment Exploring a new model and framework Transitions from welfare to work Rebecca Scott & Co-founder STREAT 3.40 Improving educational outcomes for young people experiencing homelessness Using innovation to improve access Introducing flexible learning spaces Addressing complex trauma in the learning environment Trisha Silvers St Kilda Youth Services (SKYS) 4.20 Closing remarks from the Chair & end of day one Networking Lunch

4 Day 2 Thursday 30th October 2014 SAVE $200 when you register & pay by 19th September Welcome, coffee & networking 8.30 Opening remarks from the Chair Coordinating & integrating support services 8.40 Collaborating for impact in homelessness Integrating services to help support those at risk Evaluating effectiveness of service collaboration Professor Paul Flatau AHURI Research Centre The University of Western Australia keynote 9.20 Youth Foyers: Making a difference Implementing a practical model to help support youth Examining the evidence and building on results Tony Keenan Hanover Developing meaningful partnerships between Government & NGO s Strategies to aid collaboration between government and NGO s Building a sustainable relationship Olive Bennell of Homelessness Strategy Department of Families & Communities SA Morning tea & networking Building effective early intervention & preventative strategies Early intervention innovation for young people Strengthening homelessness responses at first-to-know agencies Promoting workforce diversity within communities Sherri Bruinhout Head of Homelessness & Justice Melbourne City Mission Networking Lunch Strategies to aid those most vulnerable 1.30 Examining the impact of changes to welfare benefits What will it mean for the homeless? Karyn Walsh, Coordinator Professor Luke Connelly, Australian Centre for Economic Research on Health Jeanette Large, Women s Property Initiatives PANEL DISCUSSION 2.10 The relationship between health & homelessness Utilising innovation in national reform processes Measuring cost effectiveness Building on results to deliver positive outcomes Karyn Walsh Coordinator 2.50 Afternoon tea & networking 3.20 Domestic violence & its relationship with homelessness Developing a sustainable housing model Providing long term solutions for those most vulnerable Promoting change through intervention Jeanette Large Women s Property Initiatives 4.00 An economic evaluation of the homeless to home after hour s program Examining its impact on homelessness The financial cost of doing nothing Professor Luke Connelly Australian Centre for Economic Research on Health 4.40 Closing remarks from the Chair & close of conference HomeConnect : Stabilising individuals & families through a preventative framework Identifying those at risk Promoting independence and sustainability Measuring outcomes John Blewonski VincentCare Victoria Find us at: #HomelessnessConf Homelessness & Housing Australia

5 Workshops Tuesday 28th October 2014 SAVE $100 when you register & pay by 3rd October 2014 How to support vulnerable formerly chronically homeless people in permanent housing Pre-Conference Workshop A Tuesday 28th October 2014, 1.00pm 4.30pm We know it s possible to end chronic homelessness by working with people to access permanent housing. However, that is often just the beginning. To ensure that people who are vulnerable can access the complex systems of care so as to have the services that match their personal needs and be appropriately supported in permanent housing can be both an art and a science. This interactive workshop will address the evidence, aiming to highlight and identify relevant support strategies in providing sustainable, permanent housing solutions. Why attend this workshop? Engagement and long term support strategies Why helping people to meet their tenancy obligations is essential Self care for workers who work with complex people What you will take away by attending An understanding of homelessness and trauma and its ongoing impact on individuals Skills to support people who have experienced chronic homelessness in permanent housing Self care strategies to support individuals About your workshop leader: How to design & implement plans to end homelessness A Plan, Not a Dream Pre-Conference Workshop B Tuesday 28th October 2014, 5.00pm 8.00pm Tim Richter led the development and implementation of Canada s first plan to end homelessness in Calgary, Alberta. Across the Province of Alberta cities are beginning to see significant reductions in homelessness and one city, Medicine Hat, is on the verge of becoming the first city in North America to end homelessness. This interactive workshop will address how clear and specific plans, along with purposeful policy advocacy can help drive a sustainable future to end homelessness by examining the effectiveness of lessons learnt in Canada. Why attend this workshop? Collaborative strategies to reduce homelessness Understanding the core elements for a successful framework Comprehensive overview of an effective homelessness system that results in better services and improved housing outcomes What you will take away by attending A strategic framework to measure effectiveness Alternative solutions to support policy makers and service providers Innovative models with proven results About your workshop leader: Felicity Reynolds, The Mercy Foundation Karyn Walsh, Coordinator Both Felicity Reynolds and Karyn Walsh have combined their extensive knowledge in homelessness to facilitate this interactive workshop. Felicity has been the CEO of the Mercy Foundation since 2008 and has previously worked in senior management roles in homelessness, mental health and health research. Karyn is the coordinator of Micah Projects, a regional not for profit in Brisbane. Micah Projects is a key agency within the specialist homelessness services system of Brisbane providing a range of services to prevent, manage and end homelessness with individuals and families. Tim Richter, President & Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness Tim Richter is the President and CEO of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) and Vice Chair of the CAEH Board of s. Prior to joining the CAEH, Tim was President and CEO of the Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF), charged with leading the implementation of Calgary s 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness the first plan of its kind in Canada. To register, call us on or book online

6 Registration Page Solutions to End Homelessness 29th & 30th October 2014, Melbourne How To Register Online: Fax: From outside Aust Tel: From outside Aust registration@criterionconferences.com Team Discounts Register 3 delegates at the standard price & bring a 4th delegate FREE Please note that the standard price will be charged for team discounted registrations, early bird prices are not available for registrations utilising team discounts. Delegates must be registered at the same time from the same organisation in order to receive the team discount. For larger group bookings call us on to find out how you may qualify for greater discounts. Venue Ibis Melbourne Therry Street, Melbourne VIC Delegate Details CC*WEB Mail: Criterion Conferences Pty Ltd PO Box R1478 Royal Exchange, NSW 1225 Accommodation Quote the code Criterion Conferences to receive your discounted accommodation rate! Please complete: (Please photocopy for additional delegates) DELEGATE ONE Delegate Forename: Delegate Surname: Job Title: Department/Branch: Company/Organisation: Telephone: Fax: Postal Address: Signature: Approving Manager s Name: Cancellations Should you be unable to attend, a substitute delegate is welcome at no extra charge. The company regrets that no cancellations will be refunded, course documentation will, however, be sent to the delegate. For an event cancelled by Criterion Conferences registration fees are fully refundable. Privacy Policy: Any information provided by you in relation to this conference is being collected by Criterion Conferences ABN: and will be added to our database with the primary purpose of contacting you with regards to ongoing research, product development and providing you with information about future Criterion Conferences products and services. If you do not wish to be contacted for these purposes, please tick here when you fax back your registration. We may also share information from our database with other professional organisations (including our event sponsors) to promote relevant services. Please tick here if you do not want your details to be passed on and send this form back to us. Changes to Conference and Agenda: Criterion Conferences reserves the right to alter the programme without notice and is not responsible for any loss or damage or costs incurred as a result of substitution, alteration, postponement or cancellation of any event. Event Prices Tick relevant box If there is a package you require that is not mentioned above, please contact us and we will be happy to provide you with a quote. *GST is charged at 10%. Registration fee includes lunch, refreshments and conference documentation. Please contact us for any special dietary requirements. Full payment must be received prior to the conference to ensure admission. Delegates may not share a pass between multiple attendees. Workshop attendees must also register for the conference. How To Pay Number of delegates: Credit card: Visa Mastercard American Express Bank Transfer (details below) Cheque Total amount $ Please make payable to Criterion Conferences Pty Ltd & mail to Criterion Conferences, PO Box R1478, Royal Exchange, NSW 1225, Quote 4858 on the remittance. Please forward me an invoice Purchase Order No: Cardholder s name: Card No.: Expiry: Signature: Bank Transfers Book & pay by 22 Aug 2014 Discounted rates for not-for-profit organisations 2 Day Conference $ GST = $ SAVE $300 Account Name: Criterion Conferences Pty Ltd Branch: Broadway, NSW, Australia Address: SHOP LG 4/5 THE BROADWAY S/C, Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia Book & pay by 19 Sep 2014 $ GST = $ SAVE $200 Book & pay by 3 Oct 2014 $ GST = $ SAVE $100 Upgrade your package with our Pre Conference Workshops Pre Conference Workshop A $499 + GST = $ Pre Conference Workshop B $499 + GST = $ Calculate your ticket price $ Standard rates 2 Day Conference $ GST = $ SAVE $300 $ GST = $ SAVE $200 $ GST = $ SAVE $100 Upgrade your package with our Pre Conference Workshops Pre Conference Workshop A $699 + GST = $ Pre Conference Workshop B $699 + GST = $ Calculate your ticket price $ Bank Name: Westpac BSB Code: Account Number: Ref: 4858 Standard price after 3 Oct 2014 Criterion Conferences ABN number: $ GST = $ $ GST = $ Audio CD Please send me set(s) $999 + GST = $ Commercial Solution Providers $ GST = $ Gi14879