The federal government’s comprehensive $47 billion plan to rebuild Australia’s housing system. It identifies policy levers at the Commonwealth, state and territory, and local government levels. The plan sets out six priorities for further reform and directs future housing and homelessness investment.

This research project examines the effectiveness of Australia’s supported accommodation services in meeting the needs of unaccompanied children and young people aged 12 to 24. It proposes principles to guide policy and practice toward a better system. A strengthened system of care is required to better align services to unaccompanied young people’s needs.

People working in the housing and homelessness sector are exposed to significant trauma in their role as service providers of last resort. This research explores workplace trauma in Australia’s social housing and homelessness services – including its extent, causes and impacts. It examines practices to address this trauma, options to mitigate it and guiding principles...

The report presents the findings of a national survey in January 2026 capturing the experiences and insights of organisations working across homelessness, housing, domestic and family violence, mental health, disability and community services. The responses provide a picture of how the housing crisis is playing out on the ground for clients, services, and the workforce...

The report on government services provides information on the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of government services in Australia. This report provides performance reporting for housing and homelessness services. It includes a summary of government expenditure in the sector. Total government funding for social housing and specialist homelessness services was around $7.7 billion in 2024‑25.