Member briefing: Social housing in Victoria

Highlights included:

• Housing reform: Minister Shing provided valuable insights into Victoria’s housing reforms and commitments to addressing homelessness.
• Panel discussion: Contributions from sector leaders, including Shorna Moore (Head of Policy, Advocacy & Government Relations ​at Melbourne City Mission), Paul McDonald (CEO at Anglicare Vic), Laura Mahoney (Executive Director, Launch Housing​), and Simon Newport (CEO, Homes Victoria), emphasized innovative solutions for housing challenges affecting children, young people, and families.
• Children’s perspectives: ANU More for Children Issues Paper #2 – Housing underscores the importance of stable housing for a child’s safety, health, and development.