Maroondah Hoarding and Squalor Network (MHSN)

The Maroondah Hoarding & Squalor Network (MHSN) is a forum that has been developed for local agencies and community groups to manage the impact of too much clutter, hoarding and squalor issues, to come together, develop relationships, share skills and knowledge and establish positive collaborative outcomes for our community.

The network is underpinned by a ‘No Wrong Doors’ approach in order to assist each other and our community through complex issues. This approach ensures that all organisations are committed to facilitating a referral to a more appropriate agency in the event that they believe they are not the best agency to assist the situation.

Objectives

to utilise the ‘Hoarding and Squalor – A practical resource for service providers’ Department of Health, June 2013) as a guiding document for the network
to demonstrate committed and collaborative leadership
provide a forum to share skills, knowledge and experience
develop local partnerships and broaden networks for agencies and community groups
identify opportunities for inter-agency cooperation, communication and information sharing
identify opportunities to support our local community with hoarding and squalor issues.

Membership

The Network is open to Emergency Service agencies, community groups, housing and health care services, Local and State Government Departments, the education sector and any other agency that experiences hoarding and/or squalor as part of their routine business.

Private organisations will be invited to attend at the discretion of the network.

Members include: