This information was authored by the Department of Social Services. The policy functions transferred to the Treasury in May 2025.
The Australian Government’s strategy to help more people access safe and affordable housing.
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- Addressing housing and homelessness
- National Agreement on Social Housing and Homelessness
- National Housing and Homelessness Plan
- Homelessness Sector Development Round
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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.
Learn more about the National Agreement on Social Housing and Homelessness.
National Housing and Homelessness Plan
Developing a plan to help more Australians access safe and affordable housing.
Learn more about the National Housing and Homelessness Plan.
Homelessness Sector Development Round
On 6 March 2025 the Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness announced a $6.2 million Homelessness Sector Development Round.