Analysis

A monthly discussion forum to guide community organisations through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Now is the time to think big, to be bold and to take the smart steps required to deliver real

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What we’re learning in this crisis is that much of the work that keeps our society functioning is care work.

You’d probably expect the lockdown to lead to a spike in loneliness. And you’d be right, in part.

For many in our community a state of emergency is the daily reality. Emergency relief agencies are there to help.

Done wrong, smartphone tracing could be a disaster. So let's do it right.

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

It will take more than dog memes to get Victorians through the long winter months at home.

Every household is different, and self-isolation rules will hit some harder than others.

COVID-19 can infect anybody, but people with disability are more likely to catch it and die.

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

Without a plan, closing schools will have potentially disastrous social consequences.

A guest post from Megan Weier at the Centre for Social Impact. When governments talk about ‘progress’, it’s almost always

No matter what, people who are struggling shouldn’t be left behind on energy upgrades.

Financial counsellors across Victoria say they’re stressed, overworked and fearful of making bad decisions on the job.

Ben Martin Hobbs explores why the in-home care system is failing the older people it’s meant to empower.

A world some people can access money-saving tech and others can't is a world of growing inequality.

Community organisations play such an important role for our communities during emergencies.

Community organisations are themselves highly vulnerable to climate change.

Young people tell of blowing out birthday candles in the morning and being handed a plastic bag with their possessions

BY TALISHA OHANESSIAN When most of us think public education we think free education. This idea, after all, is a cornerstone of a

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

We need a big picture, long-term strategy to fix the NDIS

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.

The best outcomes will come when policies and programs are shaped and led by Aboriginal people.

(Hint: it doesn't)

Victoria needs a strong community sector--with funding tied to true costs