Safe, secure and affordable homes for all
Supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
through housing services, prevention and tailored support.
What we do
We work with people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homelessness, helping them find and stay living in a stable home. We also provide ongoing, tailored support so people can stay housed, build independence and reach their full potential.
Mission Australia is working to end homelessness in Australia and wherever possible, prevent it before it happens. When people do experience homelessness, we support the Housing First approach: securing a home first, then connecting people with the support they need to thrive.
Building stability through housing and support
Mission Australia is one of the largest providers of both community housing and homelessness services in Australia. We share deep experience in providing homes and services to those experiencing homelessness and seeking housing support.
We work towards ending homelessness through our homelessness services, specialist aged care, youth and other supported housing, and social and affordable homes managed by our Tier 1 Community Housing Provider, Mission Australia Housing.
We know from our experience and the data that people and families who are homeless are mostly hidden from plain sight.
There is a serious shortage of social and affordable housing, among rising living and rental costs.
What we advocate for
We advocate for building more social and affordable homes with support available as needed, and greater investment in homelessness prevention to help end homelessness in Australia. Everyone deserves a safe, secure place to call home and the opportunity to thrive.
Our impact
In 2024-25, Mission Australia’s housing and homelessness services supported people across Australia to secure safe, stable homes and prevent homelessness.
20,122
People experiencing homelessness received support from Mission Australia.
81
Specialist homelessness services delivered across the country.[1]
8,426
People helped to access safe, secure, and affordable housing.
4,876
Social and affordable homes owned or managed by Mission Australia.[1]
Housing and care for older Australians
Older people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity often face complex challenges that require more than housing alone. Mission Australia provides specialist aged care housing and support for older Australians who may be at risk of homelessness or have experienced significant disadvantage. By combining safe accommodation with tailored care, wellbeing support and community connection, we help people maintain their dignity, independence and quality of life while having a place to call home.
A new pathway to safe, secure housing
For women and children escaping domestic and family violence (FDV), finding a rental home can be one of the biggest barriers to safety. The Priority Project brings together support services, real estate partners and landlords to help women access private rental housing more quickly.
Co-designed by Mission Australia and The Salvation Army with victim-survivors and sector contributors, the program opens pathways into the private rental market, helping women and their children find safe, stable homes. It's a proven partnership-based model that creates stability, independence and long-term housing outcomes.
