Launching Friday 14th June 2024

Join us for the official event!

Grow your knowledge and skills

Coming Soon: Find Australian and international published research, fact sheets and resources to support your evidence-based work with hoarding, squalor and clutter.

Upskill and collaborate through training and events

Develop your professional knowledge and skills, meet other professionals, learn about services and supports in your area and contribute to change in hoarding, squalor and clutter

Work within clear practice standards

Coming Soon: A set of standards and expectations to assist with quality service provision for professionals working to support those with hoarding, squalor and clutter in Australia.

About Us

The Australian Centre for Hoarding Squalor and Clutter (ACHSC) is an Australian-first independent organisation striving to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote sustainable evidence-based practices in the areas of hoarding, squalor and clutter.

We are the leading voice in Australia providing education, advocacy, practice standards, and community collaboration to strengthen responses to hoarding, squalor and clutter.

We actively collaborate with mental health professionals, housing services, Government agencies, non-Government agencies and other stakeholders to improve networks of support and advocate for increased funding and resourcing for the sector.

What’s Happening?

Join the Strategic Working Group

Would you like to shape the future of the ACHSC and drive meaningful change?

Applications are now open for the ACHSC Strategic Working Group. As a member, you will work collaboratively to support strategic decision making, drive innovation and develop impactful projects. 

Students Looking for Field Placements

We offer field education placements to Social Work students. Your field placement will involve project work, planning and running events, developing resources, and networking with stakeholders in hoarding, squalor and clutter. As a student, you must be self-motivated, willing to learn, and interested in mental health. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

ACHSC Official Launch

Join us for the official opening of the Australian Centre for Hoarding, Squalor and Clutter with guest speakers, networking and afternoon tea

Date: Friday 14th June 2024

Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: Pimpama Community Centre

Partner Organisations

The Australian Centre for Hoarding, Squalor and Clutter celebrates and thanks our partner organisations for their ongoing support and collaboration:

Want to become a partner organisation?

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