Welfare

New guidance for the National Housing Infrastructure Facility (NHIF) program is set to increase the supply of crisis and transitional...

The New South Wales Government has introduced new planning controls that will increase access to crisis and temporary accommodation.  ...

The City of Melbourne’s Make Room project is approaching completion, marking a major step in Council’s efforts to break the...

The New South Wales Government is set to invest $100 million into the Homelessness Innovation Fund, as part of efforts...

The Queensland Government is partnering with Y Queensland to build 47 affordable homes for older women at risk of homelessness....

The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGASA) has released a study that found more mental health resources are urgently...

The Queensland Government has announced that it will establish a new response team to help people experiencing homelessness, as part...

Vision Super, in partnership with the Australian Services Union (ASU), is pleased to announce the return of the Local Heroes...

A new report by Homelessness NSW has underscored the importance of government action to increase the supply of homes to...

The City of Ballarat has collaborated with a number of community bodies to draw attention to the harm caused by...

The City of Greater Dandenong has marked the one year anniversary of its Anti-Poverty Strategy, which outlines how Council can...

A New South Wales Council has been announced as a finalist for the Keep Australia Beautiful Awards’ Sustainable Cities award. ...

By Cr Linda Scott, President of the Australian Local Government Association In a major advocacy win for local government, the...

By Adam Mowlam, Manager Smart Cities, City of Greater Geelong Smart cities leverage technology and data to enhance livability, sustainability,...

By Mayor Rosie Annear, Mount Alexander Shire Council HOUSING (Castlemaine Ward) As the housing pressures continue to affect communities, Mount...

By Nicky Stecca, Innovation Officer, City of Casey As cities grow, it’s the responsibility of the local government to meet...

In each edition of Council Magazine we choose one local government from across Australia to shine a spotlight on. This...

A Queensland Council, and its lifeguards, have warned that while the upcoming warmer and longer summer will entice locals to...