Cross-sector partnerships: Shared systems of care to address homelessness: Cross-sectoral partnerships are fundamental in addressing homelessness. This discussion will explore how partnerships function not simply as referral mechanisms, but as shared systems of care that provide continuity that is achieved and sustained through the recognition that housing, health and social inclusion are fundamentally interconnected. This session will encourage discussion around the role of trust, continuity, and co-location in enabling early intervention, sustaining tenancies, and supporting people to navigate fragmented systems. Join us for this breakout discussion to share insights and explore what works and what doesn’t and what we can learn from each other to build sustainable change.

Facilitator: Frances Cieslak, National Head of Partnerships and Service Innovation, One Bridge

Practice Innovation: Exploring new models and tools for connected outcomes-focused practice

Facilitators:

Shane Frost, Service Integration Facilitator, Encircle Community Services

Dean Cotter, Housing Sustainment Coordinator, Encircle Community Services

Melanie Tettey, Intake & Allocation Lead- Homestay, Encircle Community Services

Innovative Ways to Deliver More Homes for the Most Vulnerable: A unique housing model which brings the property and construction industry together in a collaborative way to build more homes for homeless youth.

Facilitator: Antoinette Rusby-Perera, QLD State Manager for Homelessness Youth, Property Industry Foundation

Advance to Zero: This interactive session explores the Advance to Zero methodology and how communities can use real-time data to drive coordinated, measurable reductions in homelessness.

Facilitator: Taylor Grills, AtoZ Practice and Improvement Lead , Australian Alliance to End Homelessness (AAEH)