Homelessness NSW

We advocate and provide leadership on homelessness issues across NSW and support effective service delivery to those who are experiencing homelessness, have experienced homelessness or are at risk of homelessness.

Homelessness NSW acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the various lands on which we meet and work on. We pay our respects to First Nations peoples and elders past, present and future. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

Our Work

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Rough Sleeping is Up: We know what to do, we just need the funding

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A Place to Call Home and the Support to Keep It

This campaign is dedicated to fighting for bold action to create systemic change for those experiencing homelessness in NSW, and the services who are working tirelessly to end it. Neither of these groups have had adequate funding for decades – so join us in calling on the NSW Government to do more. Your voices will be at the forefront of everything we do.

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Housing Code Red: Social housing waitlists soar as rental stress rises

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A Place to Call Home and the Support to Keep it

This campaign is dedicated to fighting for bold action to create systemic change for those experiencing homelessness in NSW, and the services who are working tirelessly to end it. Neither of these groups have had adequate funding for decades – so join us in calling on the NSW Government to do more. Your voices will be at the forefront of everything we do.

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Webinar: Working at the intersection of Homelessness and Mental Health

Working at the intersection of Homelessness and Mental Health Frontline homelessness services are often supporting people experiencing significant mental health challenges, yet connecting clients with appropriate mental health care can be difficult. Barriers can include limited service availability, eligibility requirements, long wait times and gaps between the homelessness, health and community service systems. This member-requested webinar will bring together health specialists and homelessness services to explore the intersection between homelessness and mental health, and the challenges frontline workers face in supporting people to access the care they need. The session will include presentations from health specialists, followed by a facilitated discussion with participants.

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Launch of the Aboriginal Homelessness NSW Accord

Homelessness NSW is pleased to invite you to the launch of the Aboriginal Homelessness NSW Accord on Wednesday 14 October 2026 in Redfern. The Accord has been developed through an extensive consultation and co-design process with Aboriginal communities and the homelessness sector. It provides a shared roadmap for strengthening Aboriginal homelessness responses across NSW, with a focus on Aboriginal-led solutions, self-determination, cultural safety, prevention and stronger partnerships. The launch will bring together Aboriginal community representatives, homelessness services, sector partners and other stakeholders to mark this important milestone and hear about the Accord's priorities and vision for the future.

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Latest News

Media Release

Unit rents soar as Homelessness NSW calls for protections

September 10, 2026

Unit rents in parts of regional New South Wales have surged by more than 60 per cent in a single year, prompting Homelessness NSW to call for better rental protections.

2026-27 NSW State Budget investment welcome but barely touches the sides

June 23, 2026

The budget commits $39 million for temporary accommodation next financial year, additional funding for people experiencing family and domestic violence and homelessness, $4.5 million for three homelessness service centres on the North Coast, as well as $112 million for measures to lift housing supply.

New report shows areas with greatest rough sleeping rise

June 9, 2026

The number of people sleeping rough in NSW has risen from 1,319 in 2020 to 2,308 in 2026, a 75% increase, according to a new report by Homelessness New South Wales