The extent of homelessness for children in Australia represents a shocking failure of public policy. In 2022-23, more than 76,000 children sought help from homelessness services almost –16,000 of them alone, and many fleeing domestic violence, abuse or neglect. This snapshot report makes clear the need for urgent action.

This report highlights young people who have experienced homelessness face extra challenges compared with those who have stable housing. They were more to suffer from a mental health condition, experience loneliness, struggle to fit in socially, face financial hardship and have strained or poor family relationships. The report presents recommendations to prevent and respond to...

The factsheet provides insights and statistical data relating to the health and wellbeing of people experiencing homelessness, access to primary care for people experiencing homelessness, survey results and information about relevant services and supports.

Churchill Fellows represent Australians from all walks of life and, in sharing insights gained from research into and first-hand experiences of international practices, they offer unique perspectives of value for Australian policymakers. This third edition of Policy Futures showcases the best of the Churchill Fellows’ ideas, and provides targeted and relevant policy advice.

The Foundation Housing Lodging (FHL) Lodging Accommodation and Support Service provides a contemporary model of lodging houses and an effective long-term housing solution at low-cost. In this research, CSI UWA adopted a co-design evaluation approach to gain an understanding of the impact and cost-effectiveness of FHL's suite of lodging, support and engagement activities.