Australian Council of Social Service
The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) is the national peak council of the community welfare sector in Australia — the principal voice of low income and disadvantaged people in social and economic policy matters.
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Homelessnes Australia
Homelessness Australia is the national peak body working to prevent and respond to homelessness in Australia. Formed in late 1998 as the Australian Federation of Homelessness Organisations (AFHO) by the:
Council for Homeless Persons Australia (CHPA)
The National Youth Coalition for Housing (NYCH)
Women's Emergency Services Network (WESNET)
Homelessness Australia changed its name in 2007 to better reflect the sector
http://www.homelessnessaustralia.org.au/site/aboutus.php
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National Housing Institute (USA)
The National Housing Institute is an independant not-for-profit organisation that examines the issues causing the crisis in housing and community in America.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (USA)
This Government site offers homeownership programs, information for housing industry groups and not-for-profit organisations. Mainly based on public housing.
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National Coalition for the Homeless NCH (USA)
National Coalition for the Homeless
engages in public education and policy advocacy.
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Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)
The Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) is the Australian Government's principal source of advice on social policy. FaHCSIA works in partnership with other government and non-government organisations in the management of a diverse range of programs and services designed to support and improve the lives of Australians.The Housing Policy and Support branch is responsible for funding CHFA and adminstration of our activities.
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Housing Support: FaHCSIA
Gateway page to further information on Commonwealth housing and homelessness programs and policies.
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National Homeless Strategy
Department of Family and Community Services (FaCs) National Homeless Strategy; information about combating homlessness in Australia.
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Housing Net ( UK)
This website offers information on social housing, private housing, student housing and the option to search for housing through out the United Kingdom. Mainly aimed at people looking for housing.
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Habitat for Humanity
Habitat strives to provide affordable housing for those in need with the help of the local community.
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Catherine House
Catherine House is a leading non-for-profit provider of supported accommodation for homeless women, aged over 21, in South Australia. Providing a wide range of services including emergency or transitional accommodation, vocational education and development programs through Sagarmatha outreach program and mental health/drug and alcohol counselling, Catherin House responds to the needs of clients and actively aims to minimise the distress of homless women.
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