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More information regarding Opening Doors and other Barwon South West services can be found under the "Services" menu.

For a quick guide to support services in the Geelong region try the Help Mate! directory by clicking >>HERE<<.

About Barwon South West Homelessness Network

The Barwon South West Homelessness Network (BSWHN), is a network of Specialist Homelessness Funded Services operating in Victoria's Barwon & South West region. For more information, view the About BSWHN & the Barwon South West Services pages of the site.

Please see below for the latest articles that have been added to the website.

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BSWHN & CRP Sub Regional Forums

The Barwon South West sub-regional forums are for practitioners from the homelessness, housing , and associated allied service sectors who have involvement with people who are experiencing or are at risk of becoming homeless.

They provide a platform to meet on a regular basis to discuss current practice, referral pathways, training needs, policy developments and the chance to network with other practitioners in the region.

To RSVP for the Barwon forum, click >>HERE<<

To RSVP for the South West forum, click >>HERE<

Victorian Homeless Action Plan (VHAP)

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Service Sector Reform

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For more information on the reform process, including the community forums planned for Geelong and Warrnambool, click the link below.

VCOSS Sector Reform Website

Human Services The Case For Change

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Victorian Homelessness Action Plan System reform

Victorian Homelessness Action Plan - System Reform Project - Information Session

DHS Organisational Chart Feb 2013

DHS Division and regions Feb 2013