The Homelessness Sector Forum will provide attendees from both Public sector and Not-for-Profit sector with the opportunity to discuss the latest trends of Homelessness including:

• How to effectively deliver services that are culturally inclusive and appropriate

• Discuss the roles of Local and State Governments

• Implement strategies to build pathways out of homelessness

• Workshop ideas for a protocol to engage with rough sleepers and early intervention and prevention approaches.

In this session, we will explore how to support those who are homeless and how we can respond. Hear from a range of guest speakers, including:

• Clr Lisa Lake - Mayor Cumberland City Council

• Dr Elizabeth Conroy - Senior Research Fellow School of Medicine Western Sydney University

• Digby Hughes - Interim CEO Homelessness NSW

The program will also include presentations from:

• NSW Department of Family and Community Services

• St Vincent de Paul Society

• Street Side Medics

• City of Sydney Homelessness Unit

• Panel of people who have lived the experience

Date: Tuesday, 31 May 2022

Time: 10am - 3pm

Location: Holroyd Centre, Boronia Room

11-17 Miller St, Merrylands NSW 2160

Lunch and refreshments provided

Homelessness NSW is a peak not for profit organisation that works with its members to prevent and reduce homelessness across NSW. Homelessness NSW advocate and provide leadership on homelessness issues across NSW and to support effective service delivery to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

For more information, contact Council’s Homelessness Project Officer, Joshua Fattal on Joshua.Fattal@cumberland.nsw.gov.au or 8757 9432