Advocacy Homelessness Week 2025
Across the country, Australians are experiencing an extended dual cost-of-living and housing crises.
As a major provider of housing and homelessness services, we are a strong advocate for people who are struggling to access safe, suitable, affordable accommodation.
In fact, every 17 seconds, The Salvation Army provides relief to an Australian in need.
We understand that homelessness and housing stress are often outcomes of other forms of disadvantage and can perpetuate cycles of disadvantage.
We work tirelessly on behalf of our community. We take every opportunity to draw attention to the real and human impacts of this crisis, which is worsened by current cost-of-living pressures on individuals, families and communities.
We will continue to fight for justice alongside and on behalf of the people we support — calling for Australian governments to act.
We believe the best way to solve the housing crisis and end homelessness is by tackling the root causes of homelessness and poverty.
We urge all governments to:
- Increase and expand the supply of community and affordable housing
- Increase the base rate of income support payments and supplements to ensure people can afford to live with dignity
- Meet the needs of community members who are at risk of or already experiencing homelessness