Catherine YeomansChief Executive Officer

MISSION AUSTRALIA

Cathy HumphreyChief Executive Officer

SACRED HEART MISSION

Rebecca PinkstoneGeneral Manager, Operations

BRIDGE HOUSING

Michael PeruscoChief Executive Officer, NSW

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

Benefits of attending

Strengthen partnerships to improve access to housing

Explore housing models to reduce homelessness

Create an effective early intervention strategy

Key Speakers

Linking Housing & Homelessness Services

29th & 30th September, 2015, Sydney Boulevard Hotel

Transitioning vulnerable people into long-term housing

phone +61 2 9239 5785 fax +61 2 8188 1761 dssales@criterionconferences.com

Register 3 delegates at the ‘standard price’ & bring a 4th delegate FREE!*

Hear case study driven presentations from leading organisations about their approaches to reducing homelessness

Spaces are limited, book early to avoid missing out!> see inside for more

Pre & mid conference workshops

How to build meaningful partnershipsHow to create an effective early intervention strategy

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To register phone +61 2 9239 5785 fax +61 2 8188 1761 dssales@criterionconferences.com

Plus key contributions from:

Kasy ChambersAnglicare Australia

Felicity ReynoldsThe Mercy Foundation

Karyn WalshMicah Projects

Katherine McKernan *Homelessness NSW

Wendy Hayhurst *NSW Federation of Housing Associations

Barb McKennaSt George Community Housing

Jenny RanftWentworth Community Housing

Cindi PetersenLaunchpad Youth Community

Trina GeasleyCity of Sydney

Stephanie OatleyPlatform Youth Services

Susan Clarke-LindfieldToora Women Inc

Jeff FiedlerHousing for the Aged Action Group

Catherine GoodwinSouth East Sydney Medicare Local

Sheila LigoToora Women Inc

*Pending final confirmation

“The cost of inadequate and insecure housing - the emotional, social, economic and spiritual cost to us all - is stark and evident, but there is no concrete national plan to put the bricks and mortar in place.” - Kasy Chambers, Executive Director, Anglicare Australia, ABC 2015

SAVE $300 when you register & pay by 10th July 2015*

This conference will focus on:• Working closely with other organisations to maximise

available services• Unpacking best practice in a housing first model• Identifying and assisting people before they enter a

cycle of homelessness

Sourcing homes for the homelessThe current lack of affordable housing, especially in urban areas, is making it increasingly difficult for homelessness services to find long-term housing options for clients. Whilst there are various programs offering support to homeless, without housing to offer physical support these programs are not capable of enabling change in these individuals’ situations.

• Specialist homelessness services

• Housing services

• Not-for-profit organisations • State government • Local government

Sponsorship opportunities

We work closely with corporate partners to create unique and innovative tailored sponsorship packages that best meet your specific marketing, business development and corporate entertainment objectives.

Contact David Huggan on 02 9239 5729 and find out how you can make your mark on this industry.

Free Pass Applications

Criterion is delighted to offer a select number of free passes to non-government organisations who would not ordinarily be able to attend.

To apply please contact customercare@criterionconferences.com

Who is attending?

Day 1 Tuesday 29th September, 2015

8:00 Registration, coffee & networking

8:30 Opening remarks from the Chair

Felicity Reynolds, Chief Executive OfficerThe Mercy Foundation

Strengthening partnerships to improve access to housing

10:30 Morning tea & networking

11:40 How community housing can be part of the solution to end homelessness

• How to initiate and develop partnerships• Connecting housing and support solutions• Leveraging the benefits of the Going Home Staying Home reform

Jenny Ranft, Manager Community ServicesWentworth Community HousingStephanie Oatley, Chief Executive OfficerPlatform Youth Services

1:00 Networking lunch

2:00 How to achieve collaborative action • Reducing homelessness through collective impact• Identifying and engaging stakeholders• Understanding the role of context in addressing issues

Trina Geasley, Manager, HomelessnessCity of Sydney

Exploring housing models to reduce homelessness2:40 Supporting young people experiencing homelessness• Sourcing housing solutions for youth• Assisting young people into the private rental market• Providing affordable accommodation through shared living

Cindi Petersen, Executive OfficerLaunchpad Youth Community

3:20 Afternoon tea & networking

3:50 Providing a housing first model for women exiting corrections

• Recognising the importance of secure accommodation and support to maintain and sustain long-term tenancies

• Enabling the incarceration to community transition• Sustaining engagement and change via secure accommodation

Susan Clarke-Lindfield, Executive DirectorSheila Ligo, Team Leader, Coming Home ProgramToora Women Inc

4:30 Facilitating rapid re-housing for rough sleepers• Mobilising services to assist people with mental health problems • Having an assertive outreach approach in directing people to housing• Tailoring support to suit unique needs

Catherine Goodwin, Manager, Partners in RecoverySouth East Sydney Medicare Local

5:10 Closing remarks from the Chair & end of day one

KEYNOTE9:20 Tackling a lack of housing through meaningful

partnerships• Exploring the current state of housing and homelessness• Channelling homeless people into accommodation• Working alongside neighbour organisations to ensure needs are met

Katherine McKernan, Chief Executive OfficerHomelessness NSW *Wendy Hayhurst, Chief Executive OfficerNSW Federation of Housing Associations *

KEYNOTE11:00 Furthering housing opportunities through

private real estate partnerships• Establishing relationships with local agencies• Accessing rentals to determine affordable possibilities• Preventing homelessness by assisting people to remain in their homes

Michael Perusco, Chief Executive Officer NSWSt Vincent de Paul Society

KEYNOTE8:40 Place based & community development

approaches to reducing homelessness• Implementing long term investment to rebuilding fractured communities• Generating social capital to prevent drift into high demand inner city

services• Placing families at the centre: Community hubs to connect families at

risk to support services

Catherine Yeomans, Chief Executive OfficerMission Australia

SPEED NETWORKING10:00

In this interactive session you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow delegates in short 60 second bursts, exchange business cards and set up valuable conversations for the rest of the event.

INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE12:20 Operating in an uncertain funding environment

• Exploring alternate funding models• Reaching out for community and corporate support• Prioritising the operation of the most fundamental programs

Day 2Wednesday 30th September, 2015

SAVE $200 when you register & pay by 7th August 2015*

8:00 Welcome, coffee & networking

8:30 Opening remarks from the Chair

Rebecca Pinkstone, General ManagerOperations, Bridge Housing

Exploring housing models to reduce homelessness

9:20 Ending chronic homelessness & taking permanent supportive housing to scale in Australia

• Linking housing first and permanent supportive housing• Essential policy changes and developing a national funding program• Prioritising the most vulnerable into PSH

Felicity Reynolds, Chief Executive OfficerThe Mercy Foundation

10:30 Morning tea & networking

11:00 Implementing a housing first approach in the private rental market

• Gauging the costs of a housing first model on social housing providers• Managing relationships with real estate agents, strata and neighbours• Measuring tenancy stability for complex tenants in a constrained rental market

Rebecca Pinkstone, General Manager, OperationsBridge Housing

11:40 Addressing homeless people’s primary needs • Transitioning from homelessness to home • Achieving results through co-ordination and partnerships between agencies

Karyn Walsh, Chief Executive OfficerMicah Projects

Also facilitating Mid Conference Workshop B on ‘How to create an effective early intervention strategy’

12:20 Networking lunch

Creating an effective early intervention strategy1:20 Investing in individuals through tailored & long-term support • Addressing underlying causes of homelessness• Offering support in successfully maintaining tenancies• Upholding a client-centred vision

Cathy Humphrey, Chief Executive OfficerSacred Heart Mission

2:00 Unpacking the role of social housing providers in preventing evictions

• Avoiding a fast track back to homelessness• Collaborating with partners, tenant and communities to sustain tenancies• Exploring lessons learnt from SGCH programs and projects

Barb McKenna, Manager, OperationsSt George Community Housing

Also facilitating Pre Conference Workshop A on ‘How to build meaningful partnerships’

2:40 Afternoon tea & networking

3:50 Identifying those at risk of becoming homeless• Encouraging those struggling with housing to access services• Applying an integrated approach beyond housing and homelessness services• Addressing increasing rates of homelessness in older Australians

Jeff Fiedler, ManagerHousing for the Aged Action Group

4:30 Closing remarks from the Chair & end of conference

KEYNOTE8:40 How community organisations can support

people into the private rental market• Assessing what the private rental market doesn’t do• Who fails to get into the private rental market?• Building better social policy in the rental market

Kasy Chambers, Executive DirectorAnglicare Australia

SPOTLIGHT10:00

In this interactive session you will gain a better understanding of all the organisations present within the room and the challenges they face.

INTERACTIVE PANEL3:10 How to implement an early intervention program

• Assessing when early intervention takes place• Working with communities at a grassroots level• Reducing the risk of homelessness through preventative programs

Michael PeruscoSt Vincent de Paul SocietyJeff FiedlerHousing for the Aged Action GroupCatherine GoodwinSouth East Sydney Medicare Local

WorkshopsPractical strategies for tackling homelessness through partnerships & early intervention

SAVE $100 when you register & pay by 4th September 2015*

How to build meaningful partnershipsPre Conference Workshop A Monday 28th September 2015, 5.00pm – 8.00pm

In a time of increasing numbers of homeless people and lessening amounts of available housing and services, strong partnerships and clear communication between organisations can play a key role in increasing accessibility to services for those in need.

Attend this workshop to build a framework for strategically growing beneficial partnerships with neighbouring organisations.

Why attend this workshop• Create channels for sourcing housing and tenants• Increase your capacity to refer clients to other services • Improve client experience through smooth transitions through programs

What you will take away• How to collaborate with other organisations to improve service• How to build your network of complementary organisations• Practical strategies for achieving sustained housing outcomes through

improved collaboration

Your workshop leader:

Barb McKenna Manager, Operations St George Community Housing

Barb McKenna has worked in the social housing sector for almost 30 years at both an operational and management level. Barb is currently the Manager of Operations at SGCH.

Prior to moving to SGCH in 2012, Barb worked for the Department of Family and Community Services (formerly Housing NSW) in a range of policy and project development roles including in the Homelessness Unit and in the Community Home and Place Directorate.

*Refreshments and dinner will be provided

How to create an effective early intervention strategyMid Conference Workshop B Tuesday 29th September, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

All people need access to sustained housing in order to live functionally on a day-to-day basis. By implementing an early intervention approach, people are quickly moved into housing, after which they are able to address other factors causing them trouble in maintaining long-term housing.

Attend this workshop to maximise your ability to identify and house people without homes early on in their homeless journey.

Why attend this workshop• Strengthen local and community networks to assist in identification• Intervene early to move people from homelessness or transitional housing

to sustained homes• Explore the best ways to offer prompt support and services

What you will take away• How to create an intervention strategy to reduce homelessness • How to build relationships to influence change• How to keep people in their homes

Your workshop leader:

Karyn Walsh Chief Executive Officer Micah Projects

Karyn Walsh has worked in the not for profit sector for 34 years as a practitioner and a manager. Karyn is currently the Chief Executive Officer 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. In addition Micah Projects provides services to families, women and children, as well as individual support services to residents of privately owned supported accommodation facilities, individuals with disability support packages and Forgotten Australians.

*Refreshments and dinner will be provided

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