2023
- Shelter Tas Annual Report 2023
Read the 2023 Shelter Tas Annual Report here.
Read More - Somewhere to Go: Meeting the housing needs of women and children in Tasmania
Shelter Tas partnered with Impact Economics and Policy and the Hobart Women’s Shelter to produce a dedicated Women’s Housing Research Report.
Read More - Submission to the Development Assessment Panel Framework Consultation, November 2023
We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the consultation on the Development Assessment Panels Issues Paper. Planning for social and affordable ren
Read More - 2023 Rental Affordability Index (RAI)
Shelter Tas, Tasmania’s peak body for housing and homelessness is concerned by worsening conditions for Tasmanian renters – read more in the l
Read More - Shelter Tas Submission to the National Housing and Homelessness Plan
Click here the read the full submission.
Read More - Submission to the National Housing and Homelessness Plan (CHIA and National Shelter)
CHIA and National Shelter welcome the opportunity to contribute to the development of a National Housing and Homelessness Plan. Australia’s housing
Read More - Monitoring the Impact of Short-Term Rentals on Tasmanian Housing Markets – 2nd update since June 2022 Baseline Report (Dec 2022)
In 2021 Shelter Tasmania commissioned Professor Peter Phibbs to conduct a study into the impact of short-term rentals on Tasmania housing markets and
Read More - Shelter Tas Submission to the Tasmanian Housing Strategy Exposure Draft
Shelter Tas is pleased to provide comments on the Tasmanian Housing Strategy Exposure Draft. As we have previously commented, the development of the T
Read More - Shelter Tas submission to the Tasmanian Planning Policies consultation, June 2023
Shelter Tas welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Consultation Draft for the Tasmanian Planning Policies (“the TPPs”). The TPPs set the high-
Read More - Long-term Plan for Healthcare in Tasmania 2040 Exposure Draft
Shelter Tas is Tasmania’s peak body for housing and homelessness services. Our members include all the Women’s Shelters, Specialist Homelessness S
Read More - Population Strategy Discussion Paper Submission
Shelter Tas welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Refreshing Tasmania’s Population Strategy Consultation Paper. The link between housing, emplo
Read More - Shelter Tas Submission to the Regional Planning Framework Discussion Paper
Shelter Tas welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Regional Planning Framework Discussion Paper. The Regional Land Use Strategies (RLUS) provide d
Read More - Shelter Tas Factsheet – Guide to Housing and Homelessness Terms (2023 update)
Shelter Tas has created this helpful resource in consultation with member organisations, which provides definitions and further reading for commonly u
Read More - Shelter Tas Factsheet – Homelessness in Tasmania (2023 update)
Homelessness affects people of all ages, and in all regions of Tasmania. With more people experiencing and at risk of homelessness, we need to reduce
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2022
- Monitoring the Impact of Short-Term Rentals on Tasmanian Housing Markets – 1st Update since June 2022 Baseline Report (Dec 2022)
In 2021 Shelter Tasmania commissioned Professor Peter Phibbs to conduct a study into the impact of short-term rentals on Tasmania housing markets and
Read More - Shelter Tas Annual Report 2022
The 2022 Shelter Tas Annual Report highlights the range of our systemic work, and the continued dedication of our members across the state to deliver
Read More - Shelter Tas Submission to the State Government Budget Process 2023-2024
Shelter Tas’ submission to the State Government Budget Process 2023-24 highlights the need for major sector reform against a backdrop of a chronic s
Read More - Draft Tasmanian Planning Policies – Shelter Tas Submission to the Consultation
Shelter Tas welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Consultation Draft for the Tasmanian Planning Policies (the Draft TPP). As noted in our 2021 su
Read More - Shelter Tas submission to the Tasmanian Housing Strategy Discussion Paper
The development of the Tasmanian Housing Strategy is a significant opportunity to take a longer-term view of the well-documented and chronic shortage
Read More - State Planning Provisions Review – Scoping Issues, Shelter Tas Submission
Shelter Tas welcomes the opportunity to respond to the State Planning Provisions Review scoping paper. This is an opportunity to make an important dif
Read More - Shelter Tas Talking Point article – It’s time to end homelessness in Tasmania
Too many Tasmanians are facing the cold realities of housing hardship and homelessness this winter. The first week in August each year is national Hom
Read More - Shelter Tas submission to the Consultation on the Draft Housing Tasmania Bill 2022
The draft Housing Tasmania Bill 2022 will establish a new statutory authority, currently named Housing Tasmania, which will be an entity in the Public
Read More - Monitoring the Impact of Short-Term Rentals on Tasmanian Housing Markets – Baseline Report
This independently funded report was commissioned by Shelter Tas and produced by Emeritus Professor Peter Phibbs. The baseline report is the first in
Read More - Renters need safe and secure long-term solutions (Mercury Talking Point article)
It is always distressing to see people who are at risk of losing their stable rental homes. Too many Tasmanians are facing this trauma, with some rece
Read More - Shelter Tas Factsheet – Homelessness (2022 update)
Homelessness affects people of all ages, and in all regions of Tasmania. With more people experiencing and at risk of homelessness, we need to reduce
Read More - Shelter Tas Submission to the Draft Tasmanian Women’s Strategy, April 2022
Shelter Tas is Tasmania’s peak body for housing and homelessness services. Our members include all the Women’s Shelters, Specialist Homelessness S
Read More - Shelter Tas submission to the Productivity Commission Review of the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement, March 2022
Shelter Tas appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the Productivity Commission Review of the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement (NHHA).
Read More - Policy Platform and Budget Submission, 2022-23
Tasmania’s Housing System faces systemic and structural challenges. House prices and rental costs are growing much faster than people’s incomes, w
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2021
- Submission to the Central Hobart Precincts Plan
Hobart continues to face a critical shortage of affordable rental homes. For renters, data consistently show that Hobart remains the least affordable
Read More - Shelter Tas’ Submission to the State Government Budget Process 2022-23
Shelter Tas is the peak body for housing and homelessness services in Tasmania. Each year, Shelter Tas is invited to represent the sector on housing a
Read More - Shelter Tas’ Annual Report 2021
Shelter Tas is the peak body for housing and homelessness services. Our membership includes all Tasmania’s funded Specialist Homelessness Services a
Read More - Shelter Tas submission to the Tasmanian Women’s Strategy 2022-25
Shelter Tasmania recognises housing affordability, family breakdown, family and domestic violence and ageing as particular issues impacting the housin
Read More - Shelter Tas Submission to the Scoping Paper for Draft Tasmanian Planning Policies
Shelter Tas welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Scoping Paper for draft Tasmanian Planning Policies. This is a rare opportunity to make an impo
Read More - Guide to Housing and Homelessness Terms (Shelter Tas factsheet)
Shelter Tas has created this helpful resource in consultation with member organisations, which provides definitions and further reading for commonly u
Read More - Shelter Tas’ Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue Inquiry into housing affordability and supply in Australia
Shelter Tas appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue Inquiry into housing affor
Read More - An open letter on short stay accommodation and the crisis in Hobart’s private rental market
Tasmania is experiencing a chronic and critical shortage of affordable rental housing. Shelter Tas supports the City of Hobart tackling this important
Read More - It’s time to end homelessness in Tasmania
Shelter Tas’ op ed piece for Homelessness Week 2021.
Read More - Shelter Tas Factsheet – Homelessness (2021)
Homelessness affects people of all ages, and in all regions of Tasmania. In the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, all Tasmanians are starkly aware that
Read More - Submission to the National Strategy to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, Final Consultation Paper
Shelter Tas members include women’s shelters, family and men with children shelters, youth shelters and services who provide supported accommodation
Read More - Solving Tasmania’s housing crisis: the key challenge for Tasmania’s next government – op ed piece, April 2021
All Tasmanians need and deserve a safe, appropriate, affordable and secure home, but for far too long, people have been missing out due to expensive r
Read More - Support for From the Heart, Interim Report
Shelter Tas is the peak body for housing and homelessness services in Tasmania. We know that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are signific
Read More - Shelter Tas’ Submission to the State Government Budget Process 2021-22
Housing is at the centre of Tasmania’s economic and social recovery. Areas such as tourism, economic productivity, jobs, education, health and justi
Read More - Shelter Tas submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee’s Inquiry into the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Strengthening Income Support) Bill 2021
Shelter Tas supports Raise the Rate campaign and the call to permanently increase JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and related income support payments to a
Read More - Submission to the Consultation on Draft Land Use Planning and Approvals and Housing Land Supply Amendment Bills, 4 February 2021
Tasmania’s planning system has a significant influence on the types and locations of homes being built, and therefore on people’s access to approp
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2020
- Shelter Tas 2020 Annual Report
Shelter Tas was established in 1975. For over 40 years we have worked to ensure that low income and disadvantaged people in Tasmania have access to ho
Read More - No Place Like Home: National Shelter Budget Submission, 2020
Our submission builds on the original budget submission from National Shelter and other peak and member bodies and draws on the extensive research of
Read More - Extension of rental protections during COVID-19 – letter to Premier Gutwein
Shelter Tasmania, along with the Tenants’ Union of Tasmania, Community Legal Centres Tasmania, Anglicare Tasmania and TasCOSS wrote to the state
Read More - Shared Statement of Intent for Engaging Tasmanians in Recovery and Rebuilding
Shelter Tas has joined with 10 other Tasmanian peak bodies to develop a shared Statement of Intent for engaging Tasmanians in recovery and rebuilding.
Read More - Shelter Tas Submission to the Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Economic and Health Response to COVID-19
Public health measures that require people to stay home, maintain social distancing and isolate where necessary, all rely on people having somewhere t
Read More - CHIA submission to the Regulatory Impact Statement Consultation: Proposal to include minimum accessibility standards for housing in the NCC
The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) RIS Cons
Read More - Updated Submission to the State Government Budget Process 2020-2021 – August 2020
There is now even more reason for escalating Tasmania’s responses to housing hardship and homelessness in this COVID-19 budget. Health and housing a
Read More - Shelter Tas Submission – Huntingfield Masterplan, June 2020
Shelter Tas strongly supports the proposed approach at Huntingfield and the affordable and social housing outcomes that the proposal is intended to ac
Read More - Shelter Tas Submission – Review of the Strata Titles Act 1998, June 2020
Over time, more Tasmanians are living in strata title developments, so a regulatory framework that protects the interests and rights of all residents
Read More - Submission to the Inquiry into Homelessness in Australia, June 2020
Rates of homelessness are directly linked to the availability of affordable housing and appropriate support. These systemic features interact in compl
Read More - Submission to the Premier’s Economic and Social Recovery Advisory Council, June 2020
The COVID-19 public health emergency has highlighted the crucial link between housing and health – without a home to stay in, people cannot practice
Read More - Representation to the Tasmanian Planning Commission on draft Planning Directive No.7 – Permits for Temporary Housing
Shelter Tas welcomes the opportunity to make a representation to the Tasmanian Planning Commission on draft Planning Directive No. 7 – Permits for T
Read More - House of Assembly Select Committee’s Report into Housing Affordability in Tasmania
The Tasmanian community faces significant housing challenges. Market conditions have changed dramatically in recent years along with the introduction
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2019
- Shelter Tas Budget Submission 2020-21
The 2020-21 State Government Budget Process takes place against a background of unrelenting pressure on Tasmania’s housing system, with the greatest
Read More - Shelter Tas Talking Point – ‘It is always someone’s backyard’
For many years Tasmania deserved its reputation for being a comparatively cheap place to live, with relatively low house prices and rental costs. This
Read More - Shelter Tas 2019 Annual Report
Shelter Tas was established in 1975. For over 40 years we have worked to ensure that low income and disadvantaged people in Tasmania have access to ho
Read More - Shelter Tas response to the Daft Bill to Repeal the Offence of Begging
Shelter Tas appreciates the opportunity to provide comment on the Draft Bill to Repeal the Offence of Begging. Shelter Tas is the peak body for housin
Read More - Response to Trajectory for Low Energy Existing Homes, July 2019 Consultation Paper
The poor energy performance of many homes, combined with significant rises in energy costs over the past decade, and increasingly extreme weather fuel
Read More - Submission to the House of Assembly Select Committee on Housing Affordability
Shelter Tas welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the House of Assembly Select Committee on Housing Affordability. Our submission draws on the lat
Read More - Talking Point article – Cheap fixes no answer to homeless
Housing is an essential need for everyone, but too many Tasmanians are experiencing homelessness. Everyone agrees that effective responses are urgentl
Read More - National Shelter Inclusionary Zoning Report
Social housing is critical for people living on low incomes who require a subsidy to achieve an affordable home. This project aims to examine current
Read More - National Shelter 2019 Election Policy Priorities
Australia needs a National Housing Strategy to ensure that all citizens can access the housing they need and want, that is affordable, appropriate, sa
Read More - Submission to the Productivity Commission – The Social and Economic Benefits of Improving Mental Health
Shelter Tas broadly supports the submission by the Mental Health Council of Tasmania, our sister peak. In this submission we focus on housing and ment
Read More - Submission to the National Regulatory System for Community Housing Review
Shelter Tas welcomes the opportunity to participate in the Review of the National Regulatory System for Community Housing. The community housing secto
Read More - List of Services and Support for Transgender or Gender Diverse Tasmanians
The Department of Communities has released a new information sheet listing services and groups that can provide information and support for transgende
Read More - Dept of Communities Quarterly Housing Report
Housing Tas have released their latest Quarterly Housing Report, which details the progress made against Tasmania’s Affordable Housing Action Plan
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2018
- Shelter Tas Budget Submission 2019-20
Shelter Tas is pleased to accept the Treasurer’s invitation to make a submission to the 2019-20 State Budget on behalf of our members and the housin
Read More - Addressing Tasmania’s Housing Crisis – AGM presentation by Michael Lennon
Michael Lennon is Chair of the Community Housing Industry Association and Managing Director of Housing Choices Australia. Michael delivered his presen
Read More - Shelter Tas Annual Report 2018
Shelter Tas, as the peak body for the housing and homelessness sector, continued and expanded its leadership role this year. We provide an independent
Read More - Disrupted: The consumer experience of renting in Australia
We all need a home we can count on. It’s very difficult to raise a family, go to work, be part of our local communities or maintain our health and w
Read More - Rental Affordability Index – November 2018
The latest RAI shows a worrying trend of increasing rental stress across Tasmania (households on the lowest 40% of incomes pay 30% or more of their in
Read More - CHIA National Plan for Affordable Housing
Australia’s deep-seated housing affordability crisis has been allowed to develop over decades. The wounds inflicted across Australian society are de
Read More - Dept. of Communities Quarterly Housing Report
The Department of Communities have released the latest Quarterly Housing Report, which details the progress made against Tasmania’s Affordable H
Read More - Submission to the Draft Short Stay Accommodation Bill 2018
Shelter Tas appreciates the opportunity to provide a submission to the Draft Short Stay Accommodation Bill 2018. The Draft Short Stay Accommodation Bi
Read More - Parity Article: Homelessness Sector Workforce Development in Tasmania
Tasmania’s deepening housing crisis has significantly increased demand for services and pressures on workers. More affordable housing is needed. It
Read More - Shelter Tas submission: Inquiry into the Short Stay Accommodation Industry in Tasmania
The rapid growth in short stay accommodation is contributing to an increased shortfall in long term rental accommodation, as the growth results mainly
Read More - Shelter Tas submission: HCC By-Law on public spaces
Shelter Tas welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the discussion of the HCC By-Law on public spaces. Homeless people are often marginalised within
Read More - Rental Affordability Index – May 2018
The latest Rental Affordability Index shows that rental affordability in Hobart has fallen to its lowest level since the Index began in 2015, with the
Read More - Residential Housing Supply Bill, 2018
We are encouraged that legislation in support of the development of affordable housing is being proposed. While the Bill applies only to Crown Land, i
Read More - Shelter Tas Submission to the Draft Rental Housing Supply Bill, 2018
Shelter Tas appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Draft Residential Housing and Supply Bill 2018 and supports the proposition of releasing sui
Read More - Shelter Tas Fact Sheet – Homelessness in Tasmania
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Read More - Housing Summit Attendee Input – TasCOSS
TasCOSS submits this response with the recognition that many of the tangible short term solutions relating to the immediate need of those who are home
Read More - Housing Summit Attendee Input – Shelter Tas
The Rental Affordability Index, the Rental Availability Snapshot and Specialist Homelessness Services have been highlighting the growing rental crisis
Read More - A Tasmanian Consumer Engagement Strategy
This report documents a consultation process to develop a consumer engagement strategy for the homelessness sector in Tasmania. As well as reviewing t
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2017
- Shelter Tas State Budget Submission 2018-19
Secure, appropriate and affordable housing is the foundation for a healthy community and a strong economy. It is an essential pathway for participatin
Read More - Shelter Tas 2017 AGM: The politics of Australian housing, Keith Jacobs
One of the guest speakers at the Shelter Tas 2017 Annual General Meeting was Professor Keith Jacobs, who presented on ‘The politics of Australia
Read More - Rental Affordability Index – November 2017
The latest Rental Affordability Index (RAI) report, released 29 November 2017, shows that rental affordability in Greater Hobart has fallen to its low
Read More - National Shelter Submission to Community Affairs Committee, Social Services Legislation Amendment
We are concerned this Bill, if enacted, while intended to improve rent collection for state housing authorities and community housing providers, will
Read More - Joint Community Housing Peaks: National Regulation – An Outline Proposal
The community housing sector (the sector) is supportive of a strong and fair regulatory regime but recognises that the current system is not optimal a
Read More - Submission to the Tasmanian Women’s Strategy, 2018-2020 – Consultation
Shelter Tasmania is pleased to make a submission to the Department of Premier and Cabinet regarding the Women’s Strategy, 2018-2020 (the Strategy).
Read More - Responding to Family Violence: A guide for service providers and practitioners in Tasmania
This practice guide has been developed by the Tasmanian Government, in collaboration with the Family Violence Consultative Group, service providers an
Read More - Quarterly Housing Report, June 2017 – Housing Tasmania
Housing Tasmania produces a quarterly report to monitor progress and achievements against Tasmania’s Affordable Housing Strategy. Read more…
Read More - Homelessness in Tasmania: The Facts
Shelter Tas has prepared a fact sheet that provides an overview of homelessness in Tasmania. Read more…
Read More - Shelter Tasmania – Homelessness Week 2017: The Facts
For Homelessness Week 2017, Shelter Tas has prepared a fact sheet that provides an overview of homelessness in Tasmania. Read more…
Read More - Housing Related Poverty and Homelessness in Tasmania – Parity Magazine
Shelter Tas has collaborated with Anglicare Tasmania for an article in the July 2017 edition of Parity Magazine – ‘Poverty and Homelessne
Read More - National Shelter Submission to the Productivity Commission – Introducing Competition and Informed User Choice into Human Services: Reforms to Human Services Draft Report
National Shelter is concerned the direction of reforms outlined in the Productivity Commission’s draft report are too narrowly focussed on the r
Read More - Submission from the Community Housing Sector to the Productivity Commission’s Reforms to Human Services
This Submission is a response from the community housing sector to the June 2017 Productivity Commission Draft Report – ‘Introducing Compe
Read More - SCHCADS Pay Guide July-Dec 2017
Pay guide for the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHCADS) Industry Award 2010 and the Social and Community Service Award. Cli
Read More - State Budget 2017-18 Fact Sheet – Affordable Housing for Tasmanians
In 2017–18 and 2018–19 the State Government will spend nearly $62 million on providing affordable housing for Tasmanians as part of the Affordable
Read More - Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Tasmanian Planning Policies) Bill, submission on consultation draft
Shelter Tas has previously presented the case for Tasmania’s planning system to facilitate the supply of affordable housing, a role also recognised
Read More - Rental Affordability Index
The latest Rental Affordability Index (RAI) report, released 17 May 2017, shows a drop in rental affordability over the last quarter in all metropolit
Read More - Urgent Call for a National Housing Affordability Plan in the Federal Budget, 2017 (Shelter Tas and TasCOSS)
Australia does not have a plan to address the growing crisis of housing ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’. This year’s Federal Budget, to be released
Read More - Intensive Tenancy Support Services for Ex-offenders – Parity
Click here to read the full article.
Read More - Housing Australia’s people: a serious plan
The Australian Council of Social Services and National Shelter have released a 6 point “Housing Australia’s People: A Serious Plan’”, a co
Read More - A National Homelessness Strategy: why we need it
Australia is at a critical juncture in its approach to supporting some of its most vulnerable people. How a nation chooses to provide housing and supp
Read More - Letter requesting introduction of standard lease agreements and forms (Tenants’ Union of Tas)
Click here to read the letter from the Tenants’ Union of Tasmania, co-signed by TasCOSS and Shelter Tas.
Read More - National member briefing – Scott Morrison roundtable meeting (National Shelter)
On Tuesday March 28 National Shelter met with Treasurer Scott Morrison and Assistant to the Treasurer Michael Sukkar as part of a roundtable discussin
Read More - NAHA Funding Cut
A report in the Australian on 10 February suggested that the Commonwealth is considering cutting the National Affordable Housing Agreement (NAHA). The
Read More - Unsettled: Life in Australia’s private rental market
Shelter Tas, and the Tenants’ Union of Tasmania welcome new research on the experiences of people in the private rental market by CHOICE, National S
Read More - Response to Family Violence: Strengthening our legal responses – Consultation Paper
Shelter Tasmania welcomes the initiative of the Department of Justice to improve the legal framework to address the prevalence of family violence in T
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2016
- A Tasmanian Consumer Engagement Strategy
This report documents a consultation process to develop a consumer engagement strategy for the homelessness sector in Tasmania. As well as reviewing t
Read More - Shelter Tas Budget Submission, 2017-18
Our submission sets out recommendations that promote affordable housing across Tasmania, with a focus on assisting low income and disadvantage househo
Read More - Shelter Tas Annual Report 2016
It’s been another great year for Shelter Tas, in no small part due to our dynamic staff and dedicated Shelter Management Committee. Over the past tw
Read More - Urban planning and affordable housing (Dr Marcus Spiller)
Dr Spiller was a guest speaker at Shelter Tas’ 2016 AGM, click here to view the slides from his presentation.
Read More - Organisational Chart
Organisational structure of Shelter Tas.
Read More - Shelter Tas Constitution
Last amended at the Shelter Tas AGM on 25th November 2016. View the full document.
Read More - Consequences of defunding the NPAH
Australia is at a critical juncture in how it funds and provides for some of its most vulnerable people. A decision by the Federal Government to defun
Read More - NPAH Factsheet
Homelessness is a serious problem in Tasmania. It is largely hidden and impacts on all age groups. Around 40% of our 1,579 homeless Tasmanians are les
Read More - National Shelter submission to the Productivity Commission report, Introducing competition and informed user choice into Human Services identifying sectors for reform
National Shelter is concerned the preliminary findings report does not properly identify the extent of the shortfall of housing in considering it’s
Read More - Shelter Tas’ Response to the Productivity Commission Stage 1 Report, Human Services: identifying sectors for reform
Both National Shelter and the community housing sector submission identified social and affordable housing as a key area for reform, which we support.
Read More - Introducing Competition and Informed User Choice into Human Services – Productivity Commission Preliminary Findings Report
High-quality human services, such as health and education, underpin economic and social participation. Access to high-quality human services contribut
Read More - Housing and Homelessness Strategy 2016-2019 – City of Hobart
This Housing and Homelessness Strategy 2016 – 2019 provides the City of Hobart with a framework for the organisation to make informed and strategic
Read More - Submission to the Commissioner for Children Tasmania on Child and Family Domestic Violence
Shelter Tas welcomes the Commissioner for Children Tasmania’s inquiry into the impacts of family and domestic violence on children and young people,
Read More - Shelter Tas Submission to the HCC Housing and Homelessness Strategy
Shelter Tas applauds the City of Hobart’s initiative in developing the Draft Housing and Homelessness Strategy, 2016-19 (the Draft Strategy) and thr
Read More - Community housing sector submission to the Productivity Commission, Human Services: identifying sectors for reform
Australia’s social housing system has been behind the curve in introducing competition and user choice, both in comparison to other human services s
Read More - Shelter Tas submission to the Productivity Commission, Human Services: identifying sectors for reform
All Tasmanians depend on affordable, appropriate, safe and secure housing to sustain health and well-being and to enable social and economic participa
Read More - Budget Estimates Questions and Responses, June 2016
We welcome the commitment of an additional $60m over three years to support Tasmania’s Affordable Housing Strategy, 2015-2025. Is this funding on to
Read More - Rental Affordability Index
Shelter Australia, Community Sector Banking and SGS Economics and Planning have formed a partnership to develop and release the Rental Affordability I
Read More - Letter to the Editor – June 15th 2016 (The Mercury)
Letter to the Editor – June 15th 2016 Shelter Tas is concerned at recent comments by Terry Ryder that Hobart is affordable and his suggestion
Read More - Tas Government Budget Initiatives and Priorities (Factsheets)
The Tasmanian Government is providing an additional $60 million over three years in this year’s budget to support Tasmania’s Affordable Housing St
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2015
- Rental Affordability Index, Nov 2016
Produced by National Shelter, Community Sector Banking and SGS Economics & Planning, the RAI is an easy to understand indicator of rental affordab
Read More - Talking Point Article – Let’s plan for affordable housing at Macquarie Point
The Macquarie Point development has been the focus of much discussion. Some ask for an imaginative architectural vision on the site, others focus on t
Read More - Representation to Council on the Macquarie Point Site Development
The Council, in its submission on the Macquarie Point Masterplan, requested that consideration be given to the provision of affordable and social hous
Read More - Shelter Tas Budget Submission 2016-2017
The context for this year’s budget submission includes positive developments such as the Tasmanian Government’s Affordable Housing Strategy 2015-2
Read More - Ending homelessness: research and practice
Dr Cameron Parsell is a research fellow at the University of Queensland and spoke at the Shelter Tas 2015 AGM on ‘Ending Homelessness: researc
Read More - Rental Affordability Index
For some time, the discussion on housing affordability in Australia has focused on the increasing cost of purchasing a home. Importantly, focusing on
Read More - Shelter Tas 2015 Annual Report
It has been another busy year for Shelter Tas and our members, this report highlights our achievements and challenges, provides insight into the work
Read More - The Mercury Talking Point: So important to ease housing stress
For most Tasmanians, housing is the largest regular household cost. Whether renting or buying, housing is a necessity for us all. Having a safe, stabl
Read More - Tasmania’s Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan
The Tasmanian Government’s Affordable Housing Strategy 2015-2025 outlines their priorities over the next decade. The target is to increase suppl
Read More - National Shelter eNews
From 1 July 2015, National Shelter has been operating without Federal Government funding. Despite this blow, in lots of ways the Shelter movement has
Read More - Budget Initiatives and Priorities 2015/16 – Housing Services
The Treasurer, Hon Peter Gutwein MP, handed down the Tasmanian State Budget on Thursday 28th May 2015. The following housing and homelessness info
Read More - Senate Economics References Committee Inquiry into Housing Affordability
In this report, the committee underscores the importance of affordable, secure and suitable housing as a vital determinant of wellbeing. But, based on
Read More - Workforce Development Strategy
In response to The Road Home: A National Approach to Reducing Homelessness (2008) and as a part of the Tasmanian Homelessness National Partnership Imp
Read More - Social Housing Change in Tasmania
Jed Donoghue from the Salvation Army examines the evolution of Tasmania's social housing policy over the last 70 years and introduces the imminent new
Read More - Rental Affordability Snapshot 2015
In its sixth year, the 2015 Anglicare Australia Rental Affordability Snapshot reports shows that affordable housing is still very much out of reach fo
Read More - Shelter Tas 2015-16 Budget Submission
Shelter Tas’ submission to the State Government Budget process for 2015-16 has 26 recommendations which are covered under 4 main topics, ‘
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2014
Annual Report 2014 – Shelter Tas
Don’t Panic: A Tenants’ Guide to Renting in Tasmania – Tenants’ Union
Michael’s Intensive Supported Housing Accord (MISHA) Project – Mission Australia
Reducing Youth Homelessness in Tasmania – Anglicare
A New System for Better Employment and Social Outcomes – Interim Report of the Reference Group on Welfare Reform to the Minister for Social Services
Submission to the Senate Inquiry into Affordable Housing – National Shelter
The Vital Subsidy: The Importance of Commonwealth Rent Assistance to Community Housing Providers – Community Housing Peaks Policy Network
The Impact of Rent Assistance on Housing Affordability for Low-Income Renters – National Welfare Rights Network
2013
Budget Submission 2013-14 – Shelter Tas
Homelessness and Unemployment: Understanding the Connection and Breaking the Cycle – Swinburne University
It’s Not Asking Too Much: National Economic and Social Impact Survey – The Salvation Army
National Social Housing Survey: a summary of national results 2012 – Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Specialist Homelessness Services: July-Dec 2012 – Australian Institute of Health and Welfare