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A New Approach to Emergency Accommodation (VIRTUAL)

Tracks
Ballroom One
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
4:14 PM - 4:34 PM

Overview

Mr David Fisher, Housing Plus


Speaker

Mr David Fisher
Ceo
Housing Plus

A New Approach to Emergency Accommodation (VIRTUAL)

Abstract

The Orchard, is the first purpose built Core and Cluster, Trauma Informed designed emergency accommodation in NSW. At the vanguard of a NSW pilot and as part of a review of traditional refuge accommodation. Opened in 2020, The Orchards sets new standards in accommodation and integrated service, focus on person centered care, independent living. The Orchard is a co funding model, with local, State and Commonwealth funding matched with community and business and a Community Engagement Model with local community groups and businesses involved in awareness/fundraising and volunteering as well as designing the building.

Biography

CEO of Housing Plus, Vice Chair of HomelessnessNSW and President of NCOSS. Housing Plus is a community housing and service provider providing services; homelessness, DFV in regional NSW

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