Appendix C – List of Public Hearings

Wednesday, 19 August 2009 - Canberra

Homelessness Australia

            Mr Simon Smith, Executive Officer

Southern Youth and Family Services Inc

            Ms Narelle Clay AM, Chief Executive Officer

Wednesday, 9 September 2009 - Canberra

Homeless Persons' Legal Service

            Mr Chris Hartley, Policy Officer

            Ms Julie Hourigan Ruse, Coordinator

Public Interest Law Clearing House (Vic) Homeless Persons' Legal Clinic

            Mr James Farrell, Manager/Principal Lawyer

Wednesday, 16 September 2009 - Canberra

Wesley Mission Melbourne

            Ms Micaela Cronin, General Manager, Community Services

            Ms Maidie Graham, Support Worker

            Shawn & Brad, Clients

Wednesday, 21 October 2009 - Canberra

Supported Accommodation Providers’ Association Inc

            Mr Damien Negus, President

            Ms Kay Johnston, Vice-President

            Mr John Moran, Policy Adviser

Wednesday, 28 October 2009 - Canberra

Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

            Ms Kate Gumley, Branch Manager, Homelessness Branch

            Ms Julie Baracz, Section Manager, Legislation and Accreditation, Homelessness Branch

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

            Mr Derek Pigram, Manager, Employment Pathways Branch, Specialist Employment Services Group

            Ms Debbie Mitchell, Manager, Participation Policy Branch, Social Inclusion & Participation Group

Department of Health and Ageing

            Ms Lesley Podesta, First Assistant Secretary, Ageing & Aged Care Division

            Mr Keith Tracey-Patte, Assistant Secretary, Community Programs Branch, Ageing & Aged Care Division

            Ms Virginia Hart, Assistant Secretary, Mental Health Reform Branch