Event description
We welcome your participation in the SHS Network Meeting on 29 May at Rydges World Square Sydney. It will be an opportunity to network with specialist homelessness services and allied agencies and receive key sector updates. Open to all levels of your organisation, and we encourage you to have diverse representatives attend.
Homelessness and housing are at the centre of the national conversation. The landscape is changing and it’s critical we work together to ensure evidenced based sector led solutions influence this change. This event is designed to provide relevant information and build the skills, knowledge and connections to increase service capability and capacity to improve outcomes for people at risk of and experiencing homelessness.
On the Agenda:
- NSW Minister for Housing and Homelessness, The Hon Rose Jackson
- Department of Communities and Justice Update
- Sector Peak updates from Homelessness NSW, Y Foundations, Domestic Violence NSW, CHIA NSW, Shelter NSW
- Keynote on the National Homelessness Plan
- Performance from Sydney Street Choir
- First Nations Panel on the Voice to Parliament
- Participatory Workshop; Principles in practice - How we work together for change
- Specialist stream breakout rooms featuring Dr Catherine Robinson - leading expert and advocate for youth homelessness - Plus a dedicated session on responses to DFV
- Morning tea, buffet lunch and afternoon tea will be available on the day
Getting to the Event
Rydges World Square is located in the heart of Sydney CBD on the corner of Pitt and Liverpool Streets.
It is 20 minutes to/from Sydney Airport. The closest train station is Museum (250m).
If you are driving, there is early bird parking available at World Square Cark Park for $25.00.
If you are travelling more than 200 kms, we can support you with your expenses.
Please email SectorSupport@homelessnessnsw.org.au for more information.