News
July 9, 2024
Placing children as young as 10 in the justice system is an issue inextricably linked with homelessness. Children and young people in the justice system are more likely to become homeless, and children and young people who experience homelessness are more likely to become involved with the justice system. We must do better.
News
June 25, 2024
DCJ has recently released a full report of its SHS program evaluation. The evaluation, conducted by Ernst & Young, aimed to understand the SHS system and the outcomes it is achieving, as well as providing strategic direction and advice for the program's future. Specifically, the review examined whether the SHS program was currently meeting its objectives and was providing value for money.
News
June 19, 2024
The NSW Government released its 2024-25 budget on Tuesday 18th June. Find out the details here and what they mean for Specialist Homelessness Services in NSW.
News
June 11, 2024
The 2024 Homelessness NSW Conference, held in Newcastle from 19th to the 21st of March, was a resounding success, bringing together over 350 in-person homelessness sector attendees for connection and learning. Read this wrap-up of the event, which was attended by service providers, policymakers, academics, and people with lived experiences of homelessness from right across NSW.
News
April 24, 2024
To date, indexation rates and other funding avenues have been woefully inadequate in covering the real costs of delivering vital homelessness services and, as such, services are being forced to do more with less. So, what needs to happen?
News
April 22, 2024
Our submission to the NSW Government for the 2024/25 budget is calling for critical investment into social and affordable housing. Read our recommendations that ensure the safety and dignity of tens of thousands of NSW residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Media Release
December 18, 2023
Read more about DCJ Policy Update: SHS to discontinue use of PWI with Aboriginal People.
Media Release
December 18, 2023
What might an evidence-based approach to commissioning homelessness services look like? Read our report ‘Commissioning Homelessness Services: A Review of Possible Approaches’ to find out.
Media Release
December 14, 2023
Read our report "SAFE, ACCESSIBLE & AVAILABLE: Examining the temporary accommodation system in NSW". Written by Chris Hartley and Emma Barnes for Homelessness NSW.
Events
November 29, 2023
Save the date 19 to 21 March 2024 for the Homelessness NSW Conference in Newcastle. Registrations open early December.
