Evaluation
Together Home program evaluation
The Together Home Program aims to transition people sleeping rough or experiencing secondary homelessness in NSW into secure, long-term housing. This report presents a comprehensive evaluation of the program, conducted across nine local government areas in Sydney. Since the program’s inception in July 2020, it has provided housing to 380 clients and achieved a housing...
Report
Getting off the waiting list? Managing housing assistance provision in an era of intensifying social housing shortage
In 2021-22, across Australia over 174,600 households had applied to live in social housing, but only 29,100 households—usually those with complex or acute needs—were offered a home. This research investigates how policymakers and housing providers can use other forms of housing assistance to support people who are otherwise eligible for social housing.
Report
Towards an Australian housing and homelessness strategy: understanding national approaches in contemporary policy
This report investigates the rationale for an Australian housing and homelessness strategy. Applying contemporary thinking about the role of governments in complex problem-solving, and lessons from other ‘national approaches’ here and internationally, it sets out options for achieving cohesive, co-ordinated action on housing and homelessness in the Australian federation.
Report
Australian homelessness monitor 2022
The 'Australian Homelessness Monitor' 2022 provides an in-depth, independent analysis examining the changes in the scale and nature of homelessness in Australia, as well as how social, economic and policy drivers influence these changes.
Briefing paper
Ending homelessness in Australia
The authors of this paper argue that homelessness can be ended in Australia through investment in social and affordable housing, long-term support to those who need it, and targeted programs addressing the underlying drivers of homelessness.