Gain the knowledge and skills required to effectively use the Australian Homelessness Vulnerability Triage Tool (AHVTT).

This online training session will provide an engaging opportunity to learn about the:

Development of the tool, including insights from people with lived experience of homelessness and First Nations people
Key differences between the VI-SPDAT (the previous version of the tool) and the AHVTT
Resources available to support the use of the AHVTT
Application and use of the tool across various levels - triage, case management, practice improvement, policy, and systems reform
Relationship to data collection and impact
Cultural engagement framework and safety in the use of the tool.

No prior familiarity with the AHVTT (or its predecessor, the VI-SPDAT) is required to attend this event.

About the AHVTT

The AHVTT is a tool that helps communities understand the needs of people experiencing homelessness. It takes the form of a survey that homelessness services go through in conversation with a person to learn about their housing, health and support needs. There are three AHVTT surveys: individual, family and youth.

Like a hospital emergency department, the AHVTT helps to triage by identifying who has the most urgent needs and what type of support or housing is most appropriate. This makes sure people are connected with the right help as quickly as possible.

The AHVTT was developed by the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness with partners. Input from frontline workers, First Nations representatives and people with lived experience was vital in making sure the tool reflects people’s real experiences of homelessness and their immediate needs. The AHVTT replaces the previous tool known as the VI-SPDAT.

When looked at together, de-identified AHVTT data can also show what resources are missing in a community and help advocate for the changes needed to end homelessness.

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Event details

🗓️ Date: 7 October 2025

🕤 Time: 9:30am (Perth); 11:30am (Brisbane); 12:00pm (Adelaide); 12:30pm (Melbourne, Sydney)

🧑‍💻 Location: Online (Zoom)

⏳ Duration: 1.5 hours

👥 Audience: People involved with or interested in the Advance to Zero movement

🎟️ Price: $70 + GST for general admission. Free for Advance to Zero community members (contact your local lead or info@aaeh.org.au for your ticket access code). If cost is a barrier for you or your organisation, please contact info@aaeh.org.au.