As Homelessness Week 2026 begins, Veritas House has reached a major milestone in its innovative Bathurst housing project, with development approval secured and the first shipment of building materials arriving on site. Funded by Homes NSW through the Homelessness Innovation Fund (HIF), the project is being delivered in partnership with Chandolin Construction and will provide…

Veritas House has secured a 5 year contract with the NSW Government to deliver Families Together from 1 July 2026. The Families Together Program is 1 of 4 programs under the NSW Government’s Family Preservation initiative and is funded through the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).   The Family Preservation Program is designed to…

This week is National Homelessness Week, with the theme being “Homelessness Action Now” , so we decided that it was the perfect time to move beyond awareness and into action—and today, we are proud to be doing just that. Today we officially launched our plans, in partnership with Orange Uniting Church, to renovate and transform…

With National Homelessness Week around the corner we decided it was the perfect time to launch our new Homelessness Everyday Needs Fund and we are asking for the local community to consider supporting this fund when next making a donation to Veritas House. This fund assists our Homelessness and Early Intervention team to better support…

Veritas House is proud to announce that we are now an approved provider under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This significant milestone allows us to extend our comprehensive support services to individuals with disabilities, ensuring they receive the highest quality care and support.  With decades of experience in delivering community services, Veritas House is…

Being able to support the most vulnerable young people in our community just got easier. Back in early May Trinity Heights Shopping village announced that we were one of three finalists in their Local Give Back grants program, which is for worthy local community initiatives. We put the call out to our socials followers and…

Moving out independently for the first time is a daunting process. Add to that experience a history of trauma and homlessness and you can start to appreciate just what an accomplishment it is for some of the young people who our Homelessness and Early Intervention team support. And whilst we have many friends in the…

Does Bathurst need another agency focused on children, young people and families?  Yes, but one which focuses on Aboriginal Health is new and exciting, and within the next two weeks Wahluu Health Aboriginal Corporation will officially launch their new service and Bathurst will soon have an Aboriginal health service (AHS). Studies show Aboriginal medical services…