Mana-na woorn-tyeen maar-takoort, which translates to ‘Every Aboriginal Person has a Home’ in the Gunditjmara dialects, is a framework that lays the foundation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander housing and homelessness reform in Victoria.
The Victorian Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Framework
WHO WE ARE
The Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Forum (AHHF) is a consortium of 38 member groups from across Victoria. We consist of Aboriginal community-controlled Organisations (ACCOs), Traditional Owner groups (TOs) and Aboriginal Trusts with an interest in housing and homelessness.
Building on the objectives of Mana-na Woorn-Tyeen Maar-Takoort, the AHHF focuses on six key evolving areas:
Mana-na woorn-tyeen maar-takoort, which translates to ‘Every Aboriginal Person has a Home’ in the Gunditjmara dialects, is a framework that lays the foundation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander housing and homelessness reform in Victoria.
Mana-na woorn-tyeen maar-takoort contains five objectives. These objectives form the basis of our policy platform.
Read moreAs part of our ongoing advocacy, the AHHF have taken positions on several issues relating to housing and homelessness. These are articulated through position papers endorsed by the AHHF membership.
Read moreMedia Releases
Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Forum Chair and Aboriginal Housing Victoria CEO Darren Smith was featured on ABC Mildura-Swan Hill’s Breakfast Radio on Thursday, March 28th to discuss the recent Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Forum held in Mildura and the ongoing homelessness crisis.
Read MoreOn August 7, the first day of Homelessness Week 2023, Housing and Homelessness Minster Julie Collins announced a consultation process would take place on a National Housing and Homelessness Plan.
Read MoreThe Victorian Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Forum (AHHF) and Aboriginal Housing Victoria (AHV) are deeply concerned about reports that reforms to the Victorian Bail Act 1977 will be delayed for another year.
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