In Australia there are over 116,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night. Homelessness Week aims to raise awareness of the impact of homelessness on Australia via national and local community events, including providing information on the importance of housing as a solution and educating communities on how they can make a difference.
Sample letter for services to contact their MP
Regional Services – Sample media release
Metro/Greater Sydney Services – Sample media release
The Case For Social Housing – Briefing (PDF)
Supporter Pack for Homelessness Week – including advice on contacting your MP
In recent years, both Commonwealth and NSW Governments have failed to increase funding for homelessness services at levels commensurate to increasing costs and growing needs. We need the Australian Government to DOUBLE the amount of funding allocated to housing and homelessness services, and the NSW Government to reprioritise their funding allocation in the 2024-25 State Budget.
