This issues paper highlights some of the policy challenges faced in planning for, and responding to emergencies as it relates to housing and homelessness. Its purpose is to provide background information in advance of 2024 Housing, Homelessness and Disaster National Symposium. The paper concludes long-term recovery outcomes for people experiencing homelessness are not well understood...

Governments should begin harnessing the power of community organisations in disaster planning, according to this new report.