Housing and homelessness strategy

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The Australian Government’s strategy to help more people access safe and affordable housing.

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Homes for Australia: A National Plan

On 28 May 2026, the Australian Government released Homes for Australia: A National Plan. This is the government’s comprehensive $47 billion plan to rebuild Australia’s housing system so it works for all Australians.

See Homes for Australia: A National Plan

Addressing housing and homelessness

Housing and homelessness are important issues which affect many Australians. It requires a long-term and systemic effort across governments, business and non-government sectors, and the community.

State and territory governments have primary responsibility for housing and homelessness. The Australian, state and territory governments are working towards a common goal to help more Australians access safe and affordable housing.

National Agreement on Social Housing and Homelessness

An agreement across governments to support social housing and homelessness services in Australia.

See the National Agreement on Social Housing and Homelessness

Homelessness Sector Development Round

This grant opportunity will offer $6 million over 3 years, starting in 2025. This funding will be available through 2 separate grant programs.

The first grant round opened for applications on 21 October 2025. It will provide $1.6 million (excluding GST) each year for 3 years. This funding is for peak homelessness organisations that support the national homelessness sector.

The grant’s goal is to help these organisations:

  • scale up research and develop policies
  • bring forward new ideas to support the homelessness sector
  • support the government’s national agenda for housing and homelessness

Visit the grantconnect website

We will publish details of the second round of funding at a future date.

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