Homelessness NSW

With the bulk of the government's social housing package reallocated from existing funding, a substantial and new funding injection is needed to turn the tide of the housing and homelessness crisis. ab.co/3JX7pfN

Social housing is a crucial lifeline for people who cannot afford the private market, including because of age, health or disability. Providing safe, secure and stable housing reduces pressure on the private market. bit.ly/4derdbZ

Building well-designed social housing close to transport, schools, support services and employment will let people rebuild their lives, pursue education and job opportunities. bit.ly/4derdbZ

The NSW government cannot afford to put solving homelessness in the too-hard basket. Funding frontline services properly, and providing enough safe and stable housing, must be a top priority in this year’s budget. bit.ly/4derdbZ

Investing in social housing doesn’t just help people in need - it’s a smart financial decision and sound economic investment. We need the Commonwealth and NSW governments to each invest $1 billion per year over the next decade to build 50,000 new homes. bit.ly/4derdbZ

Everyone, regardless of their finances or support needs, deserves a place to call home. Social housing is a lifeline for those unable to afford private rents or who face other barriers. NSW needs to build at least 5,000 low-income homes each year. bit.ly/4derdbZ

The NSW government must follow WA in boosting funding for frontline homelessness services that are at breaking point. One in two people who need help are being turned away. Services need a 20% funding boost, or $128 million, to continue operating. shelterwa.org.au/media-release-…

Family and domestic violence is one of the main drivers of homelessness. We cannot solve homelessness without ensuring women and children have a safe place to go. Read our NSW pre-budget submission here: bit.ly/3xFJzT5

The rate of homelessness among Aboriginal people is unacceptable. Homelessness NSW is calling on the state government to deliver a dedicated approach to ending homelessness among Aboriginal communities. Read our NSW pre-budget submission here: bit.ly/3xFJzT5

NSW is suffering from decades of social housing neglect. We need to build our way out of this crisis with at least 5,000 new social homes each year for the next decade. Read out pre-budget submission here: lnkd.in/gfKQc4ce

About a third of those who seek help from homelessness services report experiencing domestic violence, while half of those who need emergency or temporary accommodation cannot access it.

NSW is in a state of housing emergency. Frontline homelessness services are overwhelmed by people seeking help, as rental availability vanishes and the cost-of-living soars.

It’s just five days until our annual conference where we’ll discuss the underlying drivers of homelessness and solutions to end it once and for all. Register here to join us: bit.ly/490qKIb

NSW must deliver an urgent funding boost to frontline services and temporary accomodation while investing to double the supply of social housing by 2050. news.com.au/national/nsw-a…

Equal remuneration order funding has been won and will now be permanently part of homelessness services’ funding base. Media and an open letter from Homelessness NSW and others helped make the change!

Domestic and family violence is one of the main drivers of homelessness. We cannot end homelessness without ending violence against women and children. Register for our annual conference from March 19-21 to take part in a special panel on this issue. bit.ly/490qKIb

Regional and remote areas have some of the highest homelessness rates in NSW. Register for our workshop about experiences of homelessness outside of metropolitan areas. bit.ly/3vGbi56

Evicting renters without grounds is leaving people homeless. Housing crisis is the main reason people seek help from homelessness services. Join us as we urge the NSW Government to end no-grounds evictions for all renters. tenants.org.au/news/email-dec…

Ahead of our conference in Newcastle, CEO Dom Rowe says: “We need a co-ordinated national effort to address the underlying drivers of homelessness so that everyone has a safe place to call home”. Register here to join us: homelessnessnsw.org.au/event/homeless…

Our conference in Newcastle will feature engaging panel discussions on topics such as preventing exits into homelessness and trauma-informed responses to homelessness. Register here to join us: homelessnessnsw.org.au/event/homeless…