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Amplify Pilot: The interim results are in!

2 December 2024

New interim data reveals a missing piece of the puzzle of support for unaccompanied children and young people experiencing family violence in Victoria.

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Home Time: Children and young people locked out of housing options by 'perverse' youth housing penalty

26 November 2024

New research from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) commissioned by the Home Time Youth Housing Coalition has revealed the full extent of systemic financial barriers preventing 16-24 year-olds experiencing homelessness from accessing safe housing options around Australia.

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MCM recognised as Diversity Data Leaders

17 September 2024

MCM is proud to be the first Australian organisation certified as a “Diversity Data Leader” awarded by Diversity Atlas.

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Victorian Youth Homelessness Snapshot

7 August 2024

MCM’s inaugural Victorian Youth Homelessness Snapshot represents, on a given day in 2024, the reality faced by young people accessing MCM’s homelessness programs.

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Pilot program paving path back to education for students with mental health conditions attracts funding boost, sparks calls for national roll-out

30 July 2024

A first of its kind in Australia, the Living Learning program supports 15-to-21-year-olds with mental ill-health who are isolated and have not stepped foot inside a classroom for years

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Exploring Family Inclusive Approaches Forum

27 June 2024

On Wednesday 19th June, MCM held the Family Reconciliation Mediation Program (FRMP) Forum at the Melbourne Town Hall

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The government proclaims to be committed to ending gender-based violence

7 May 2024

If we are serious about eliminating violence against women, we need to stop violence experienced by children and we need to deliver real actions to support their safety and recovery needs.

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Youth Homelessness Requires Dedicated Resourcing

24 April 2024

The negative impacts that youth homelessness brings to bear on young children and young parents is a critical issue that demands more attention.

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New Werribee Property Opens Doors for Young People

4 April 2024

Since 2021 MCM Housing has worked with young people and local communities to design, develop, and construct their first two properties.

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Existing funds could help young people experiencing homelessness

28 March 2024

An additional 2,090 homes housing more than 4,000 young people experiencing homelessness could be built by drawing on $1 billion already set aside by the Commonwealth.

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