28th July 2014
Housing and Homelessness News
Shelter Tas Membership 2014-15
Shelter Tas will be sending out membership renewal notices this week and we would like to take this opportunity to thank our members for their ongoing support - your passion, commitment and generosity with your time and knowledge is certainly appreciated by the Shelter team. This year we have developed a membership survey, please take a moment to complete the questions, as this will help us improve our service. You can find the survey on our website, or contact the Shelter office on 6224 5488 or you would like a copy emailed or posted out to you.
Shelter WA Secures $3.9M Funding
Congratulations toShelter WA whohave been successful in securing a 3 year, $3.9M contract to undertake delivery of policy advice, stakeholder engagement and influencing services for the Western Australian Housing Authority, which is due to commence on 1st October 2014. The contract will ensure that Shelter WA will continue to provide a strong voice on housing and homelessness issues in WA. These services will support the WA government’s Affordable Housing Strategy to address affordability issues and develop appropriate housing options.
Reminder - Training Opportunities through Shelter Tas
Shelter Tasmania and Singleton Consulting & Training are offering nationally accredited training units which have been subsidised by Skills Tasmania(participants are only required to pay 20% of the unit fee). These units provide an opportunity to develop & upskill, and can be studied individually, or used toward a Diploma of Management. As these units are nationally accredited, a statement of attainment will be issued for those who successfully complete the course and their assessments. Units available are:
- Ensure team effectiveness
- Show leadership in the workplace
- Manage people performance
- Develop and manage performance
- Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff
- Manage workforce planning.
For more details on course content and registration go to the Singleton Consulting website.
Information from AHURI Event in Hobart
Presentations from the recent AHURI event ‘Ageing well: housing solution for older Australians’, which was held in Hobart on 24th July are now available. Audio and video files from the event will also be available shortly. Go to the AHURI website to find this information.
CHFA eNews
The Community Housing Federation of Australia (CHFA), of which Shelter Tas is a member have released another interesting e-Bulletin. Go to CHFA’s website to access their e-Bulletin.
Factoid of the Week I Older Australians
Older Australians who are single are three times more likely to be renters than older Australians who are couples. Almost 1 in 5 single people aged over 65 is a renter, compared with 1 in 5 for couples.
Australian Bureau of Statistics.2013 Housing occupancy and costs 2011-12. ABS cat no. 4130.0 Canberra: ABS.
Media Releases
Ageing well: Housing solutions for older Australians
Minister for Human Services, Thursday 24th July 2014. Click here.
Research and Articles
The Mercury – Landlord bonus for housing struggling families
Click here to read the full article.
SBS News –Is it cheaper to rent or buy? The RBA may have the answer
A new paper by the Reserve Bank has tried to tackle this question. Click here to read more.
The Advisor –First home buyer problem due to ‘gross housing shortage’
Governments have been urged to solve the first home buyer problem, after new research found almost half of Australians feel home ownership may be an impossible dream. Click here to read the full article.
Pro Bono News –Government system crashes as funding applications flood in
The Department of Social Services has had to extend its Not for Profitapplication deadline after a flood of funding applications caused chaos to its online system. Read more.
Conferences/Forums/Training
Housing Connect Information Forum
Housing Connect is the doorway for accessing Tasmania's housing and homelessness services. Housing Connect regional forums and lunchwill be held to inform and involvelocal service providersand seek expressions of interest for a Regional Reference Group that will address local housing and homelessness issues.
SouthNorthNorth West
Friday 1st August Tuesday 29th JulyWednesday 23rd July
11.00am – 1.30pm 11.00am – 1.30pm 11.00am – 1.30pm
Glenorchy Civic Centre,
Terry Martin Room TBA69 Mount St, Burnie
RSVP 25th JulyRSVP 22nd July RSVP 16th July
Lunch will be provided, please RSVP to r catering purposes.
Tasmania Community Fund Information Forum
The Tasmanian Community Fund Boardwill be hosting a forum on Tuesday 5th August from5.30-7pm, atthe Latrobe Council Chambers. The forum will provide information about the Fund to community groups. Around $2.5 million will be available in the next funding round, which opens on 2nd August.
The forum provides an opportunity to find out how to maximise the chances of receiving a grant. RSVP or phone 6232 7269, you can also go to the Tasmanian Community Fund website for more information.
Not-for-Profit Leadership Series - Adaptive Leadership for Organisational Change
This workshop will bring together the practices of adaptive leadership and change management to assist organisations address the massive changes which are impacting on the sector. This workshop will be a hands on experience for participants who will plan and reflect on a specific change effort within their own organisations.
When: When:When:
Burnie LauncestonHobart
9:00 am – 4:00 pm 9:00 am – 4:00 pm9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Monday 18th August2014 Tuesday 19th August 2014Thursday 21st August 2014
Wellers InnThe TramshedsGlenorchy Civic Centre
36 Queen Street, BurnieInveresk Rail Yards Cooper Street, Glenorchy
Registration RegistrationRegistration
Click here for BurnieClick here for LauncestonClick here for Hobart
For more information, contact Dale Rahmanovic on (03) 6231 0755 or
Tasmanian Association of Community Houses (TACH) Conference
The TACH State conference will be held on 24th - 26th September at the Tidal Waters Resort, St Helens. The theme of the conference is ‘Telling The Story ... The difference we make, the challenges we face’, and the program is out now. Go to the TACH websiteto view the program or register to attend.
Other News
Position Vacant – SWOOPP Project Officer
Fixed term full-time, 3rd November 2014 - 30th June 2015 (maternity leave coverage with potential for extension).Youth, Family & Community Connections Inc. is a North-West based Not-For-Profit Community Organisation seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified individuals for the SWOOPP Project Officer position. This position will be based in Burnie and work across the North-West Coast and West Coast.Remuneration will be in accordance with of the SCHCADS Industry Award 2010 commencing at SACS Level 5.Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Team Leader, Frank Lyons on 0418 170 517 .A position description can be obtained by emailing Anne Heath telephoning 0418 238 532. Applicants must be willing to undergo a police check and a pre-employment medical. Please forward your resume and statement outlining the above essentials requirements to:
Anne Heath, QHRI Manager
Youth, Family & Community Connections Inc., 81 Oldaker Street, Devonport 7310
Or email to