SAAP Networking Strategy

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• SAAP Networking Strategy

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Overview

• 3 year project
• Funded by DoC jointly managed by QCOSS
  QShelter
• Objective is to develop a state-wide SAAP network
  
• Process is to strengthen connect existing
  networks and build networks within regions or
  focus areas where networks do not exist.

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Background

• Previous mechanisms MAA (disbanded in 2002)
• 2004 SAAP services commissioned feasibility
  study for establishing a SAAP Network
• 2007 Funding for the project announced at SAAP
  Ministerial Roundtable
• 2008 QCOSS QShelter management of the project
  announced.

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Purpose of the Network

• Link and support SAAP Services.
• Enable the SAAP sector to identify policy and
  program issues, and communicate and act on these
  in a coordinated way.
• Provide a mechanism for consultation between the
  sector and the department and to input into the
  SAAP Ministerial Roundtable.

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Purpose of the Network

• Keep the sector up to date around developments at
  the state and federal level.
• Facilitate the identification and sharing of best
  and innovative practice.
• Contribute to regional planning and the
  development of the homelessness service system at
  the local level.

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Reference Group

• Provides guidance around the implementation of
  the project.
• Serves as a mechanism for consultation between
  the SAAP sector and the Department of
  Communities.
• Composition representatives from 12 regions
  across the state and 6 target groups.

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Project Activities

• Regional target group networking activities.
• Development of regional and target group profiles
  to inform the Department of the distinct features
  of homelessness in each region.
• Identification and meeting of SAAP Sector
  training needs through developing links with the
  Workforce Council.
• Biennial State-wide SAAP Conference.

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Progress so Far

• Consultation across the state around the
  preferred networking model for each region
  (June-July 08).
• Commencement of networking activities in the
  regions mapping regional networks, establishing
  communication mechanisms (e-news bulletin), and
  attending face-to-face meetings.
• Establishment of the State-wide reference group.

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Next Steps

• Ongoing support of each region to strengthen or
  develop networking mechanisms.
• Facilitate the SAAP sector to provide input into
  the White Paper implementation planning process.
• Planning for the State-wide SAAP conference in
  Sept 2009.

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Further Information
Contact Tanya Hall SAAP Network
Coordinator Email tanyah_at_qcoss.org.au Ph
07 3004 6916