August 13, 2026
Housing is a human right Housing is widely recognised as a basic human right. In Australia, the government’s failure to adequately invest in public housing and services means that long-term …
Homeless Persons Union Victoria & AFR Team – Blog, Conversation
June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025
The 24/7 nature of policing has had a significant influence on their perceived legitimacy as a first response. When we need support at any stage, or we find ourselves in …
AFR Team – Blog, Conversation
May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025
When the question is posed for how we can improve policing and outcomes for people needing mental health support, often the policy response is – more training. How effective is …
Dr Matthew Morgan – Conversation, Opinion Piece
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