Developing evidence

HomeGround works with government, research academics, corporate and philanthropic partners and the community sector in the areas of research and advocacy. By doing this we aim to provide better services and support for our current and future clients, encourage social and political change and support the creation of a just, egalitarian and inclusive society.

Some of our current research and evaluation projects include:

• Evaluating the Elizabeth Street Common Ground Supportive Housing project
• Contributing to the What Makes a Difference research project, which is investigating the underpinnings of client outcomes measurement
• Working on the Better Options for Families project with St Vincent de Paul and North East Housing
• Carrying out the Corrections Victoria Housing and Support Census which will survey people leaving prison and remand about their housing and support circumstances.

Some of our previous projects have included:

• The Homelessness in Melbourne Research Project where HomeGround worked with the Salvation Army and Guy Johnson of RMIT in what was Australia’s largest study of homelessness. The report, launched in February 2007 provided fresh insight and better understanding of the pathways into and out of homelessness.
• The Office of Housing, Child Protection and Family Services Demonstration Project which aimed to bring together public housing managers and staff, Child Protection Managers and workers, Child FIRST and SHASP providers to identify the best ways of sustaining families in public housing. The final report was delivered in 2009