Housing and Homelessness

Governments can build new housing much quicker than the private sector.

Simple measures like energy efficient appliances can make a huge difference to household budgets and to people’s quality of life,

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

One grandmother’s reflections on poverty, homelessness and belonging. By Josiane Behmoiras.

The Mental Health Royal Commission's nine priority recommendations, summarised and analysed.

Imagine if we declared enough was enough. That, from today, the State of Victoria would not allow one more person

Kate Colvin from Council to Homeless Persons shares budget priorities that can help thousands of Victorians facing homelessness.

Inclusionary zoning could make affordable housing more than an unattainable dream.

So how do we ensure a big and growing Melbourne delivers a good life for every person?

Affording a home doesn’t have to mean buying property; for many it means being able to pay rent.

With household debt at a record high, even slight interest rate rises can push family budgets to breaking point. Wages

“I’ll die if I go in there,” David thought. But his options were limited.

Victorians with disability are at risk of being overlooked in the long-awaited push towards safeguards for renters.

VCOSS highlights four key takeaways from the 2018 HILDA report—along with suggested solutions.

Victoria’s top three political leaders have used the VCOSS Good Life Summit to expand on their vision for a fairer