Author Archives: Karen Taranto

Nov 11

Why Victoria should put Housing First

The Housing First model works on the principle that immediate access to stable, safe and appropriate housing is a need

Oct 3

We need to talk about the rent affordability crisis

Happy International Tenants Day! (Or is it?)

Apr 29

Keeping an eye on the kids

Submission to the Inquiry into Children Affected by Parental Incarceration

Apr 7

Final Report: Inquiry into Victoria’s Criminal Justice System

On Thursday 24 March 2022, the Final Report of the Inquiry into Victoria’s Criminal Justice System was tables.

Mar 29

Victoria’s new rental rules, one year on

Today is the one-year anniversary of Victoria's new rental rules. What's working, what's not and what needs to go further?

Sep 30

A contemporary social housing regulatory framework for Victoria

Submission to the Social Housing Regulation Review – Consultation Papers 2 & 3

Sep 17

Strong communities are safe communities

Submission to the Victorian Parliament's Inquiry into Victoria's Criminal Justice System

Jul 9

Social Housing Regulation Review – Background and Scoping Paper

VCOSS response to the Social Housing Regulation Review – Background and Scoping Paper

May 11

Changing the game on homelessness

We've come a long way. But Victoria must keep up the momentum to end homelessness.

Apr 22

Build on the Big Housing Build

VCOSS Submission to Consultation Paper on the 10-Year Strategy for Social and Affordable Housing April 2021.

Mar 29

What you need to know about Victoria’s new rental rules

There are more than 130 changes to Victoria’s renting rules. Here are the key ones.

Mar 16

VCOSS analysis – Final Report of the Inquiry into Homelessness in Victoria

VCOSS welcomes the report’s recommendations.

Sep 30

VCOSS response to the Review of Real Estate Education Regulations

One in three Victorians live in private rental homes – a fair market is an essential condition for living a

Aug 31

Keep Going for Gold

When people have housing that is safe, accessible, and suitable to their needs, they thrive.

Jun 30

Submission to the Inquiry into Homelessness in Australia

Having a place to call home that is safe, affordable, secure, healthy and fit-for-purpose creates the conditions to thrive.

Apr 22

Home: the foundation for a good life

Reorienting from crisis to prevention is the only way to end homelessness.

Apr 16

Six things to consider in confronting family violence during lockdown

For some Victorians, home is the least safe place they could be.

Mar 31

Six things to think about as we (rightly) ban evictions

As we rush to ban evictions and protect renters from financial ruin, some questions are emerging.

Dec 21

What do we really mean when we talk about ‘justice’?

strong and vibrant communities will do more to prevent crime than any number of 'cops on the beat'.

Dec 17

Bold action is required to end homelessness and fix our housing crisis

We already know how to end homelessness—we just need to do what works.