Events

As part of Homelessness Week 2025, Homelessness NSW will host a special event focused on deepening understanding of Housing First approaches across the sector.

Key themes

• How informal alliances and local systems can support Housing First responses in regional areas
• Delivering Housing First in practice with Aboriginal people and communities

What to Expect

This is an event not to be missed. You’ll hear directly from Tina Ugle and Leonie Pickett of Noongar Mia Mia, who will share insights into their groundbreaking work culturally adapting Housing First principles with the Noongar community in Western Australia.

We’re also pleased to welcome a range of sector leaders and expert voices, including:

• Lynda Townsend and Emily Phillips, Sora Community Services
  Experienced Housing First trainers working in Tamworth
• Tom Alves, Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI)
  Offering insights into the policy and research foundations of Housing First in NSW
• Rebecca Pinkstone
  CEO of Homes NSW

We look forward to seeing you there – register via the button below to attend. Spaces are limited.