Veterans at risk research project / prepared for the Commonwealth Department of Veterans' Affairs, undertaken by Thomson Goodall Associates Pty Ltd
- Bib ID:
- 1283309
- Format:
- Book
- Description:
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- [Canberra] : Commonwealth of Australia, 1998
- 2 v. ; 26 cm.
- ISBN:
- 0642373426
- Summary:
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It is reasonable to conclude there are at least 1 000 homeless veterans in Australia. At least a further 2 000 veterans may be at risk of homelessness, and in insecure housing. Further work is required to improve current estimates, and more accurately quantify need and risk factors, and develop appropriate responses. Information, advice and advocacy - aimed at clarifying veterans entitlements and facilitating access to available services (refer Section 6). Information, advice and training for relevant service providers (refer Sections 6 and 7). Improved coordination between relevant services. Secure and affordable housing options with varying levels of support. Accommodation and support is required which is culturally appropriate to veterans. In terms of housing, the DVA, in conjunction with Commonwealth and State/Territory housing authorities, aged care and community housing providers should be involved in identifying specific needs and strategies, based on research. The DVA has a key role in progressing this priority. The security of housing can also be improved through appropriate supports. SAAP, ACHA, mental health and other providers are important to assist people to maintain appropriate housing. Day centres are important for veterans at risk as venues for social interaction and the provision of support - meals, health services, material aid, etc. Outreach workers can access veterans at risk and who are homeless, wherever they are accommodated, and provide a response to social isolation (refer Section 8). Brokerage funds provide a capacity to respond to crises, and help prevent veterans at risk becoming homeless. Funds may be used to prevent eviction (rental arrears, bonds), maintenance, bills, etc. Voluntary veterans organisations might be developed in some areas to provide particular supports. Veterans at risk would benefit from a specialist response to issues associated with alcohol and drug abuse, through supporting existing services (brokerage to facilitate access by veterans) and through follow-up services where these do not currently exist. Veterans at risk would benefit from a coordinated case management approach. Perception of cha
- Full contents:
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- v. 1. Main report
- v. 2. Research project
- Vol. 1. Key findings
- Recommendations
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Study objectives and methodology
- 2.1. Background and purpose of the project
- 2.2. Terms of reference
- 2.3. Project methodology
- 2.4. Approach to this project - 3. The needs of veterans at risk - 3.1. Introduction - 3.2. Insecure housing
- 3.3. Homelessness
- 3.4. Social isolation
- 3.5. Health - 3.6. Income and employment - 3.7. Ageing - 3.8. Conclusions
- 4. The incidence of veterans at risk
- 5. Service system issues
- 5.1. Introduction
- 5.2. Non DVA service providers
- 5.3. DVA providers
- 5.4. Lack of coordination
- 5.5. Veterans access to services
- 5.6. Veterans not accessing entitlements
- 5.7. Conclusions
- 6. Communication strategies
- 6.1. Introduction
- 6.2. Key organisations
- 6.3. Communication strategies
- 7. Education and Training
- 7.1.
- Introduction
- 7.2. Veterans' Affairs Networks
- 7.3. Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service
- 7.4. DVA corporate
- 7.5. Ex service organisations
- 7.6. SAAP, ACHA, aged care and other services
- 7.7.GPs and allied health professionals - 7.8. Other factors
- 8. Other initiatives (including use of small grants)
- 8.1. Introduction
- 8.2. Communication and training
- 8.3. Outreach and secondary consultation
- 8.4. Provision of brokerage funds
- 8.5 Service development grants
- 8.6. Research
- 8.7. Access to accommodation
- 9.Next steps - Vol. 2. 1. Introduction and methodology - 1.1. Introduction - 1.2. Project rationale - 1.3. Approach to report - 1.4. Methodology - 2. Relevant research
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2. Australian literature - homelessness
- 2.3. USA literature -3. The needs of veterans at risk
- 3.1. Introduction
- 3.2. The needs of homeless people
- 3.3. Needs of veterans who are homeless and at risk - 4. The extent of veterans at risk in Australia
- 4.1 Introduction - 4.2. Number of veterans and dependents in Australia - 4.3. Homeless people in Australia - 4.4. Estimates of the homeless veterans population - 4.5. Conclusion - 5. Service system issues
- 5.1. Introduction
- 5.2. Policy context
- 5.3. Service provider responses
- 5.4. Service models appropriate for veterans at risk
- Appendices 1. Characteristics of veterans at risk - interviews with veterans - 2. Survey of agencies (questionnaire) - 3. Numbers of veterans at risk using services - 4. Telephone conferences and focus groups - 5. Services visited by consultants.es for soci
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