(Diversity) This presentation was facilitated by Anne-Marie Taylor from the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network NSW.
The presentation details research conducted by the Centre for Multicultural Youth Victoria, 'Finding Home in Victoria: Refugee and migrant young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness', as well as additional information and research from around Australia. It explores the issues and solutions to homelessness in reference to young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds and suggests practical approaches to working to support this group of young people.
Presentation given by Duncan Dunlop, Who Cares Scotland (U.K.) at the 2013 FEANTSA conference, "Investing in young people to prevent a lost generation: policy and practice in addressing youth homelessness"
http://feantsa.org/spip.php?article1596&lang=en
Presentation given by Duncan Dunlop, Who Cares Scotland (U.K.) at the 2013 FEANTSA conference, "Investing in young people to prevent a lost generation: policy and practice in addressing youth homelessness"
http://feantsa.org/spip.php?article1596&lang=en
2017 0512 Barbara Raimando - Co-author HR 1120 - Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act - info for Connections Beyond Sight & Sound Advisory Committee Mtg - Columbia, MD
Specific policy measures targeting care leavers and preventing them from beco...FEANTSA
Presentation given by Itte Van Hecke, Steunpunt Algemeen Welzijnswerk (BE) at the 2013 FEANTSA conference, "Investing in young people to prevent a lost generation: policy and practice in addressing youth homelessness"
http://feantsa.org/spip.php?article1596&lang=en
Attitudes To Children - Children’s Commissioner – Dr John Angusihc
The IHC Childrens Rights Seminar on 23 March in Wellington which focused on Early and Sustained Support for Children with a Disability was a resounding success! Government and non-Government agencies, parents, advocates, and professionals from all sectors came together to discuss a range of issues facing children with a disability and their families in early life. The three presentations from the seminar can be accessed here and a further document stating IHC’s round up of the issues and plan for action will be released shortly.
IHC also announced the beginning of a new e-discussion group on this topic which received huge support, if you are interested in joining this group please email laura.o.donovan@ihc.org.nz indicating your interest and what you would like to get from this discussion group.
Wales: Benevolent land of advocacy and children’s rights? CROA Not for profit
"Wales: Benevolent land of advocacy and children’s rights?" - Steve O'Neill, Policy Director at Children in Wales talks to day 1 of the 2010 CROA Conference:
http://www.croaconference.com
No Child Goes Homeless Campaign is a partnership between Project Hope and the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative that creates a strong network of neighborhood partners, institutions, schools, and city agencies to provide crisis intervention, resources, and organizing support to ensure that no child in the Dudley Village Campus goes homeless.
The program is designed to 1) gather data and complete housing resource and needs assessment for all families in the Dudley Village Campus; 2) reduce level of evictions in Dudley neighborhood by scaling up successful eviction prevention efforts; 3) partner with schools to make them active partners in foreclosure and eviction prevention efforts; 4) implement anti-foreclosure organizing and use of community land trust to purchase foreclosed properties, 5) increase protection of current housing stock affordability and advocate for new affordable housing.
(Fairness) This workshop was facilitated by Bronwyn Manion, Juvenile Justice NSW, and Bron Parker, CatholicCare.
In late 1997 a Joint Tenancy Assistance Program (JTAP) for young people experiencing homelessness with complex needs who are in contact with the juvenile justice system was established. The program began out of a partnership between Juvenile Justice, Housing NSW, Bridge Housing and CatholicCare. This partnership commitment has maintained for the past 14 years.
In June 2009, a review report was released on the program and the results, particularly the approaches were found to be supportive of young people's resilience.
This presentation covers the conclusions from the report and the program's design.
This session explains the processes involved with getting a peer program of the ground at St. Johns Youth Service in South Australia. A major component to getting the program running was a research project that explored which participation models work best for peer programs. The finding of this research is presented here.
If viewers would like to see the research paper from the project please visit www.stjohnsyouthservices.org.au.
This presentation was given by Bria Partridge, St. Johns Youth Service and Krystal Hancock, a young person.
(Fairness) This presentation was facilitated by Travis Gilbert from Homelessness Australia.
Counting the homeless has recently become a contested issue among advocates and practitioners for youth homelessness. In this presentation Travis aims to unpack some of the politics around counting and emphasise why getting the methods and use of counting right is crucial to ending youth homelessness.
EYHC 2011: A Step Ahead Beginning with the End in MindYfoundations
(Home & Place) Melbourne Citymission initiated Victoria's first Foyer model in 2004. MCM now manages three Foyer like programs including the newly opened Precinct with an onsite school. The facilitators of this session explained why Melbourne Citymission's Foyer Program is one model that can help end youth homelessness.
This workshop was facilitated by Mandy Baxter and Lisa O'Brien from Melbourne Citymission.
Early Intervention: a regional perspectiveYfoundations
(Diversity) This workshop was facilitated by Jessica Toole, Tamworth Youth Care.
With early intervention and prevention being approaches to ending youth homelessness proving the most apt at ensuring young people do not become entrenched in a life of homelessness and marginalisation, Tamworth Youth Care has implemented at Early Intervention and Prevention program which focuses solely on working with young people at risk of or who have recently fallen into homelessness. This presentation covers the aims and design of the program which operates in a regional area of NSW.
EYHC 2011: Social Media in Social Justice AdvocacyYfoundations
(Connections) This session was facilitated by Eamon Waterford and Heather Marano from UnitingCare Children, Young People & Families.
Over 2011, UnitingCare Burnside has been using social media to build a community for policy and advocacy work. This session covers a case study on the "...because children matter" campaign and how services can engage with social media to forward social justice.
Supporting vulnerable families to prevent children being taken into careFEANTSA
Presentation given by Dann Kenningham, ATD Fourth World (U.K.) at the 2013 FEANTSA conference, "Investing in young people to prevent a lost generation: policy and practice in addressing youth homelessness"
http://feantsa.org/spip.php?article1596&lang=en
2017 0512 Barbara Raimando - Co-author HR 1120 - Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act - info for Connections Beyond Sight & Sound Advisory Committee Mtg - Columbia, MD
Specific policy measures targeting care leavers and preventing them from beco...FEANTSA
Presentation given by Itte Van Hecke, Steunpunt Algemeen Welzijnswerk (BE) at the 2013 FEANTSA conference, "Investing in young people to prevent a lost generation: policy and practice in addressing youth homelessness"
http://feantsa.org/spip.php?article1596&lang=en
Attitudes To Children - Children’s Commissioner – Dr John Angusihc
The IHC Childrens Rights Seminar on 23 March in Wellington which focused on Early and Sustained Support for Children with a Disability was a resounding success! Government and non-Government agencies, parents, advocates, and professionals from all sectors came together to discuss a range of issues facing children with a disability and their families in early life. The three presentations from the seminar can be accessed here and a further document stating IHC’s round up of the issues and plan for action will be released shortly.
IHC also announced the beginning of a new e-discussion group on this topic which received huge support, if you are interested in joining this group please email laura.o.donovan@ihc.org.nz indicating your interest and what you would like to get from this discussion group.
Wales: Benevolent land of advocacy and children’s rights? CROA Not for profit
"Wales: Benevolent land of advocacy and children’s rights?" - Steve O'Neill, Policy Director at Children in Wales talks to day 1 of the 2010 CROA Conference:
http://www.croaconference.com
No Child Goes Homeless Campaign is a partnership between Project Hope and the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative that creates a strong network of neighborhood partners, institutions, schools, and city agencies to provide crisis intervention, resources, and organizing support to ensure that no child in the Dudley Village Campus goes homeless.
The program is designed to 1) gather data and complete housing resource and needs assessment for all families in the Dudley Village Campus; 2) reduce level of evictions in Dudley neighborhood by scaling up successful eviction prevention efforts; 3) partner with schools to make them active partners in foreclosure and eviction prevention efforts; 4) implement anti-foreclosure organizing and use of community land trust to purchase foreclosed properties, 5) increase protection of current housing stock affordability and advocate for new affordable housing.
(Fairness) This workshop was facilitated by Bronwyn Manion, Juvenile Justice NSW, and Bron Parker, CatholicCare.
In late 1997 a Joint Tenancy Assistance Program (JTAP) for young people experiencing homelessness with complex needs who are in contact with the juvenile justice system was established. The program began out of a partnership between Juvenile Justice, Housing NSW, Bridge Housing and CatholicCare. This partnership commitment has maintained for the past 14 years.
In June 2009, a review report was released on the program and the results, particularly the approaches were found to be supportive of young people's resilience.
This presentation covers the conclusions from the report and the program's design.
This session explains the processes involved with getting a peer program of the ground at St. Johns Youth Service in South Australia. A major component to getting the program running was a research project that explored which participation models work best for peer programs. The finding of this research is presented here.
If viewers would like to see the research paper from the project please visit www.stjohnsyouthservices.org.au.
This presentation was given by Bria Partridge, St. Johns Youth Service and Krystal Hancock, a young person.
(Fairness) This presentation was facilitated by Travis Gilbert from Homelessness Australia.
Counting the homeless has recently become a contested issue among advocates and practitioners for youth homelessness. In this presentation Travis aims to unpack some of the politics around counting and emphasise why getting the methods and use of counting right is crucial to ending youth homelessness.
EYHC 2011: A Step Ahead Beginning with the End in MindYfoundations
(Home & Place) Melbourne Citymission initiated Victoria's first Foyer model in 2004. MCM now manages three Foyer like programs including the newly opened Precinct with an onsite school. The facilitators of this session explained why Melbourne Citymission's Foyer Program is one model that can help end youth homelessness.
This workshop was facilitated by Mandy Baxter and Lisa O'Brien from Melbourne Citymission.
Early Intervention: a regional perspectiveYfoundations
(Diversity) This workshop was facilitated by Jessica Toole, Tamworth Youth Care.
With early intervention and prevention being approaches to ending youth homelessness proving the most apt at ensuring young people do not become entrenched in a life of homelessness and marginalisation, Tamworth Youth Care has implemented at Early Intervention and Prevention program which focuses solely on working with young people at risk of or who have recently fallen into homelessness. This presentation covers the aims and design of the program which operates in a regional area of NSW.
EYHC 2011: Social Media in Social Justice AdvocacyYfoundations
(Connections) This session was facilitated by Eamon Waterford and Heather Marano from UnitingCare Children, Young People & Families.
Over 2011, UnitingCare Burnside has been using social media to build a community for policy and advocacy work. This session covers a case study on the "...because children matter" campaign and how services can engage with social media to forward social justice.
Supporting vulnerable families to prevent children being taken into careFEANTSA
Presentation given by Dann Kenningham, ATD Fourth World (U.K.) at the 2013 FEANTSA conference, "Investing in young people to prevent a lost generation: policy and practice in addressing youth homelessness"
http://feantsa.org/spip.php?article1596&lang=en
2.8 Roundtable Discussion: Improving Economic Stability Through Employment and Education
Speaker: Mark Putnam
This roundtable discussion will explore strategies to improve the long-term economic well-being of homeless families and youth. Attendees are invited to share the strategies they use to help families and youth transition out of poverty. Strategies to facilitate families’ and youth’s access to education, workforce development, and asset development opportunities will be discussed.
Meeting the physical and mental health needs of young homeless peopleFEANTSA
Presentation given by Val Keen of Depaul U.K at the 2013 FEANTSA conference, "Investing in young people to prevent a lost generation: policy and practice in addressing youth homelessness"
http://feantsa.org/spip.php?article1596&lang=en
Join your colleagues from around the country to discuss strategies and tips for advocating for youth. What qualities must an advocate possess? How can you be most effective in speaking up for youth you serve? This webinar will include information that has been found to be beneficial for court appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteers nationwide as well as giving Safe Place staff the opportunity to share what has worked well for them.
Bringing Them Home 20 years onan action plan for healingChereCoble417
Bringing Them Home 20 years on:
an action plan for healing
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Healing Foundation
Bringing Them Home
20 years on:
an action plan for healing
Executive summary 4
Background 6
The Stolen Generations 7
The Bringing Them Home report 10
Responding to Bringing Them Home 14
Why action is needed now 19
An action plan for making things right 26
Action one: comprehensive response for
Stolen Generations members 27
Action two: healing intergenerational trauma 40
Action three: creating an environment for change 45
Appendix 1: key themes and recommendations
from the Bringing Them Home report 50
Bibliography 52
Notes 54
Contents
We acknowledge Stolen Generations members across Australia, including
those who have passed on, for their courage in sharing their stories and
wisdom in the Bringing Them Home report.
This report, written by Pat Anderson and Edward Tilton, was guided by
the Healing Foundation’s Stolen Generations Reference Committee. The
Committee’s efforts were central to ensuring that this report reflects
the experience of Stolen Generations and for forming the critical
recommendations to bring about change in Australia.
We acknowledge and thank all other contributors who were consulted
for this report.
1
…the past is very much with
us today, in the continuing
devastation of the lives of
Indigenous Australians.
That devastation cannot be
addressed unless the whole
community listens with an
open heart and mind to the
stories of what has happened
in the past and, having listened
and understood, commits itself
to reconciliation.
Extract from the 1997 Bringing Them Home report
2
On 26 May 1997 the landmark Bringing Them Home report was tabled in Federal
Parliament. The report was the result of a national inquiry that investigated the
forced removal of Indigenous children from their families. This marked a pivotal
moment in the healing journey of many Stolen Generations members. It was
the first time their stories—stories of being taken from their families—were
acknowledged in such a way.
It was also the first time it was formally reported that what governments did to
these children was inhumane and the impact has been lifelong.
Most Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been affected by the
Stolen Generations. The resulting trauma has been passed down to children
and grandchildren, contributing to many of the issues faced in Indigenous
communities, including family violence, substance abuse and self harm.
Two decades on and the majority of the Bringing Them Home recommendations
have not yet been implemented. For many Stolen Generations members, this has
created additional trauma and distress.
Failure to act has caused a ripple effect to current generations. We are now seeing
an increase in Aboriginal people in jails, suicide is on the rise and more children
are being removed.
Addressing the underlying trauma of these issues thr ...
Bringing Them Home 20 years onan action plan for healing.docxjasoninnes20
Bringing Them Home 20 years on:
an action plan for healing
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Healing Foundation
Bringing Them Home
20 years on:
an action plan for healing
Executive summary 4
Background 6
The Stolen Generations 7
The Bringing Them Home report 10
Responding to Bringing Them Home 14
Why action is needed now 19
An action plan for making things right 26
Action one: comprehensive response for
Stolen Generations members 27
Action two: healing intergenerational trauma 40
Action three: creating an environment for change 45
Appendix 1: key themes and recommendations
from the Bringing Them Home report 50
Bibliography 52
Notes 54
Contents
We acknowledge Stolen Generations members across Australia, including
those who have passed on, for their courage in sharing their stories and
wisdom in the Bringing Them Home report.
This report, written by Pat Anderson and Edward Tilton, was guided by
the Healing Foundation’s Stolen Generations Reference Committee. The
Committee’s efforts were central to ensuring that this report reflects
the experience of Stolen Generations and for forming the critical
recommendations to bring about change in Australia.
We acknowledge and thank all other contributors who were consulted
for this report.
1
…the past is very much with
us today, in the continuing
devastation of the lives of
Indigenous Australians.
That devastation cannot be
addressed unless the whole
community listens with an
open heart and mind to the
stories of what has happened
in the past and, having listened
and understood, commits itself
to reconciliation.
Extract from the 1997 Bringing Them Home report
2
On 26 May 1997 the landmark Bringing Them Home report was tabled in Federal
Parliament. The report was the result of a national inquiry that investigated the
forced removal of Indigenous children from their families. This marked a pivotal
moment in the healing journey of many Stolen Generations members. It was
the first time their stories—stories of being taken from their families—were
acknowledged in such a way.
It was also the first time it was formally reported that what governments did to
these children was inhumane and the impact has been lifelong.
Most Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been affected by the
Stolen Generations. The resulting trauma has been passed down to children
and grandchildren, contributing to many of the issues faced in Indigenous
communities, including family violence, substance abuse and self harm.
Two decades on and the majority of the Bringing Them Home recommendations
have not yet been implemented. For many Stolen Generations members, this has
created additional trauma and distress.
Failure to act has caused a ripple effect to current generations. We are now seeing
an increase in Aboriginal people in jails, suicide is on the rise and more children
are being removed.
Addressing the underlying trauma of these issues thr ...
A general powerpoint used to explain the mission of Family Promise and the 5 programs that make up the organization - Interfaith Hospitality Network, Family Mentoring, Just Neighbors, Community Initiatives and Voices Uniting - which enable it to help homeless families nationwide.
Families Commission - Anne Kerslake Hendricks and Steve Attwoodihc
The IHC Childrens Rights Seminar on 23 March in Wellington which focused on Early and Sustained Support for Children with a Disability was a resounding success! Government and non-Government agencies, parents, advocates, and professionals from all sectors came together to discuss a range of issues facing children with a disability and their families in early life. The three presentations from the seminar can be accessed here and a further document stating IHC’s round up of the issues and plan for action will be released shortly.
IHC also announced the beginning of a new e-discussion group on this topic which received huge support, if you are interested in joining this group please email laura.o.donovan@ihc.org.nz indicating your interest and what you would like to get from this discussion group.
Homelessness in Australia is the issue that Ryan's group has researched for their religion assignment. It is a topic that needs to be addressed further by all politicians!
1. Finding Home?
Exploring the issues faced by young people from
refugee and migrant backgrounds in regards to
homelessness in Australia
Anne-Marie Taylor, MYAN NSW State Coordinator
2. About this presentation
Understanding the issues affecting young people
from refugee and migrant backgrounds in
regards to homelessness
Increased knowledge of how to work with young
people from refugee and migrant backgrounds.
Understanding appropriate housing options for
young people from refugee and migrant
backgrounds.
3. Research on homelessness
Main sources:
MYAN Australia, Policy Briefing Paper, November
2011
Centre for Multicultural Youth, Finding Home in
Victoria: refugee and migrant young people who
are homeless or at risk of homelessness, 2010
ASeTTS, Hidden Homelessness: the impact of
homelessness on newly arrived youth, 2008
4. About the MYAN Australia
• National policy and advocacy body on multicultural youth
issues.
• Works in partnership with government and non-government
agencies at the state/territory and national levels to ensure that
the particular needs of multicultural young people are
recognised and appropriate responses developed.
• Supports the development of state and territory multicultural
youth advocacy networks.
6. Homelessness risk?
10 times more likely to be at risk of homelessness
than Australian born counterparts
Greater barriers in accessing services
Disadvantaged by settlement process
Disruption in their already disrupted schooling life
Resettlement within a family grouping that have
survived traumatic events
Arrival in Australia without core family members.
9. Causes of homelessness:
Family conflict and relationship difficulties
Shortage of private and public housing
Financial constraints, including unemployment and low income
Impact of homelessness
Disruption in schooling
Overcrowding in housing
Potential to trigger past traumatic experiences
Negative impact on future productivity
This session will present research and discussion about the issues faced by young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The session is based on research conducted by the Centre for Multicultural Youth Victoria Finding Home in Victoria: Refugee and migrant young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as well as additional information and research from around Australia. The session will both explore issues and solutions to homelessness in reference to young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds and suggest practical approaches to working to support this group of young people.
About the MYAN NSWThe Multicultural Youth Affairs Network NSW is a network of services committed to improving the opportunities and outcomes for multicultural young people in NSW.What does the MYAN do? The MYAN NSW works to develop appropriate policies, strategies and resources that address multicultural youth issues at the local, regional and state-wide levels. It does this through consultation with youth and family services, the multicultural sector, state and local government, and multicultural young people.The Network is made up of community workers from the youth and multicultural sectors and government employees who currently support multicultural young people and their families. The MYAN NSW use the term multicultural young people refers to those who are newly arrived, young people from refugee backgrounds and Australian born young people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds.The role of MYAN is to:Coordinate informationand action on issues affecting multicultural young people and their families state-wide.Provide input and respond to government and other policies and practices affecting multicultural young people.Lobby and advocate for multicultural young people to the local, regional and state-wide levels.Support and resource services working with multicultural young people e.g. training, workshops and forums.Participate in the MYAN Australia, thenational policy and advocacy body that represents the rights and interests of migrant and newly arrived young people.
While there are no current figures on homelessness among young people from refugee or newly arrived backgrounds, it is recognised that this group of young people face particular vulnerabilities that place them at greater risk of homelessness (National Youth Commission, 2008:56). Coventry et.al suggest that the risk of homelessness for this group of young people is up to 10 times higher than for the general population (Coventry, et.al. 2002:50). Access to safe, secure and affordable housing is central to social inclusion and the ability to settle successfully in a new country. MYAN members agree that in our practice and experience, homelessness is a widespread issue for multicultural youth and has significant ramifications for mental health, family relationships, safety, connection to community, and engagement in education and employment10. Despite this, there is no mention about the specific challenges facing refugee or migrant young people in the National Homelessness Framework. Given their vulnerability to social exclusion and homelessness, it is vital that young people from a refugee or migrant background are explicitly recognised and responded to in the development and implementation of any policies or programs within the state/territory implementation plans (under the National Affordable Housing Agreement/s).Why young people from refugee backgrounds are more at risk of homelessnessYoung people from refugee backgrounds are six to ten times more likely to be at risk of homelessness than Australian-born young peopleEvidence suggests that newly arrived youth are likely to experience greater barriers in accessing support services, especially housing and accommodation servicesYoung people are noticeably disadvantage by the refugee experience and resettlement process including:Disruption in their already disrupted schooling life Resettlement within a family grouping that have survived traumatic eventsArrival in Australia without core family members.Additional elements include breakdown of family and social networks, social exclusion and discrimination, poor health, mental illness and substance abuse.Difficulties in accessing servicesSecondary homelessness – that is moving from one temporary accommodation to another is the main form of homelessness experiences by newly arrived young people, this includes couch surfingIncreasing numbers of young people from refugee backgrounds seeking crisis accommodation services Newly arrived youth experience greater barriers in accessing services and navigating their way around service systems:Language/ communication barriersLimited understanding about the service systemLack of knowledge about services availableProblems understanding process for example, waiting lists
Think of primary homelessness – not having a house or shelter, sleeping rough, if they were couch surfing / staying with friends they did not consider themselves as homeless. The experience of homelessness could be a source of further marginalisation Define homelessness as something more than a house or shelter. They saw it as a lack of connection with their family, community members, friends and other support networks - a feeling of not being “at home”.Do not want to be identified as homeless, it has stigma attached to it.
Barriers to accessing available homelessness servicesShame and negative connotation attached to the concept of homelessnessReluctance to identify as homeless due to stigma or talk about – refrain from accessing any services that identifies them with homelessness. Limited resources within the housing sector and lack of culturally appropriate servicesLack of rental history and suitable refereesLimited language skills and knowledge of available servicesDissatisfaction and distrust due to a negative experience from a service provider
What can be done to better support young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, including a discussion of appropriate housing options.Flexible service models especially outreach services that assist young people to navigate the system and work with family membersYouth networking groups to share information and resources