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.

Over the past two decades, homelessness has become an entrenched feature on Australia’s social landscape. Initial Assessment and Planning (IAP) services are at the front end of Victoria’s homelessness service system. The data presented in this report shows that IAPs are at, or near, full capacity and have been for some time. Further, the complexity...

Young people who are, or have been, in out-of-home care (OOHC) may be particularly vulnerable in the time after leaving care, as they adjust to independent living. This report explores the degree to which young people who have been in care require income support and support from specialist homelessness services.

This report illuminates how to improve data sharing and performance management in intergovernmental programs. The authors share findings from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) program that inform an in-depth examination of the federal government’s largest discretionary grant program intended to reduce homelessness.

This research investigates the key links between housing and poverty. Its purpose is to draw together different dimensions of the relationships between housing costs and poverty, including policy settings, tax and transfer systems, housing assistance and place-based dimensions and individual capabilities.