Home Address Australia Limited

Home Address Australia Limited is a national organisation dedicated to addressing homelessness in Australia by embedding the voices of those with lived experience into policy, practice, and systemic change. It operates independently from government funding to provide an authentic and objective perspective on the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

Mission and Vision

The organisation’s mission is to disarm systemic barriers that prevent Australians from having a secure place to call home. It aims to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring by collaborating with governments, communities, and service providers to implement evidence-based, innovative solutions. Its vision is a society where the lived experience of homelessness informs all decision-making, ensuring compassionate and effective responses.

Main Objectives

• Elevate the voices of people with lived experience to influence policy and practice.
• Conduct high-level research to understand homelessness and develop best practices.
• Recognise and endorse excellence in organisations delivering person-centred, trauma-informed services.
• Provide consultation and training to improve service delivery and client outcomes.
• Advocate for systemic change to address the root causes of homelessness.

Benefiting Groups

• People experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including those affected by family violence, mental health challenges, and substance use.
• Homelessness service organisations seeking to improve their practices.
• Local governments and policymakers aiming to embed lived experience into strategies.
• Communities and the broader public to foster empathy and understanding.

Types of Services and Activities

• Research and data analysis to inform effective programs and policies.
• Consultation and support for organisations to implement best practices.
• Training and education grounded in lived experience and evidence.
• Recognition and accreditation programs to celebrate excellence in the sector.
• Advocacy and public awareness campaigns to shift societal attitudes and promote shared responsibility.

Through these efforts, Home Address Australia Limited strives to create a more just and effective homelessness sector that listens, learns, and acts on the real stories of those it serves. Supporters and partners are encouraged to contribute through donations to sustain this vital work.