Funding targets safe housing for domestic violence survivors and at-risk youth
The Australian government is expanding efforts to provide housing for vulnerable groups, launching a $1 billion program aimed at crisis and transitional accommodation for women and children escaping domestic violence, as well as young people at risk of homelessness.
The funding, administered through Housing Australia’s National Housing Infrastructure Facility (NHIF), will support the construction, acquisition, and conversion of properties to provide safe short-term housing.
This initiative seeks to fulfil a commitment made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the National Cabinet and brings the government’s total investment in crisis housing to $1.2 billion since the last election.
In addition to the housing initiative, the government will allocate $6.2 million over three years to key homelessness advocacy organisations. These groups play a role in advising policymakers, coordinating sector efforts, and supporting low-income Australians facing housing insecurity.
Labor is helping some of Australia’s most vulnerable people secure their most fundamental need—a roof over their heads.
— Clare O'Neil MP (@ClareONeilMP) March 5, 2025
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Housing Minister Clare O’Neil (pictured above) highlighted the importance of providing safe accommodation for those fleeing domestic violence.
“One of the most common reasons women do not leave a violent partner is because they do not have safe and stable housing to go to,” she said. “That should not be happening in a country like Australia.”
O’Neil also pointed to broader efforts to address housing challenges, including funding for social and affordable homes, increased rental assistance, and support for first-time buyers.
“We have a lot more work to do on housing, but this builds on a term of serious commitment and delivery in tackling the housing crisis,” she said.
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