Veteran homelessness resources for community housing organisations
A range of resources for community housing providers tailored to the needs of veterans experiencing homelessness was launched last month in a joint initiative by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA).
The resources provide an overview of the veteran experience of homelessness, including:
- risk and protective factors
- service needs
- available referral pathways
- how to tailor support for veterans and families.
A key component of the resources is a toolkit containing factsheets and training materials to better equip community housing providers to consider the unique life experience and challenges that veterans face, and support their housing needs. An industry standard of providing housing services to veterans has also been introduced to the sector as part of the launch.
While the resources were designed for community housing organisations, they could be helpful to any provider supporting a member of the veteran community who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness.
To access the resources and more information, visit the Community Housing Industry Association's website