NSW to create digital homelessness database

The NSW government wants to create an index of social and demographic data about rough sleepers.

25 November, 2019

Council takes up arms against homelessness

Shoalhaven council has taken action to tackle homelessness in the region.

7 November, 2019

Library hires full time social worker

A Melbourne library is getting a full-time social worker in a sign of the changing role of libraries.

2 September, 2019

Indigenous housing corp launched in NT

The first peak body providing an Indigenous voice on housing has been launched in the NT.

29 August, 2019

Apps target social housing, homelessness

The NSW and NT governments are developing apps to respond to housing and homelessness.

19 August, 2019

The ‘tiny house’ villages tackling homelessness

Councils across Australia are exploring innovative ways to help the homeless.

29 July, 2019

Councils demand action on housing crisis

The Lord Mayors of Australia’s two biggest cities are calling for action on the nation’s homelessness and housing affordability crisis.

5 May, 2019

Public housing under strain  

Latest report into government services shows high occupancy rates and rental stress among those receiving assistance.

21 January, 2019

NSW’s public housing shake-up welcomed

But community housing providers and local governments say national strategy on housing urgently needed.

10 December, 2018

Customer service model gains attention

A housing department’s new service centre is balancing the need to create a welcoming environment for sometimes challenging clients while maintaining staff safety.

29 November, 2018

Governments partner on affordable housing initiative

A partnership launched by Newcastle City Council to tackle a worsening affordable housing shortage has been welcomed, while new research calls on councils to review planning approaches.

23 July, 2018

Boost for health workforce, homeless services in NSW budget

Assertive outreach services and a new social impact investment are among the elements of a $1 billion homelessness package to be included in NSW’s budget today.

18 June, 2018

‘Policy inaction’ leading to homelessness rise

A national strategy tackling the myriad issues contributing to Australia’s worsening homelessness should be included in the next national agreement between the Commonwealth and states, an expert says.

28 May, 2018

Clearing homeless camps will make the problem worse

“You can’t solve homelessness without housing.”

9 August, 2017