8th National
26 – 29 May 2026 | Aerial Function Centre, University of Technology Sydney, NSW
Breaking the cycle: Driving scalable, sustainable, long term affordable housing and homelessness solutions
100+
Attendees
20+
Speakers
30+
Sessions
0
Streams
Event overview
The 8th National Housing and Homelessness Forum has been designed to help participants identify long-term, scalable solutions to the sector’s most pressing challenges. The program creates a platform for innovative thinking, practical problem-solving, and the translation of ideas into action—supporting the broader journey toward ending the housing crisis.
This solutions-focused agenda will explore recurring issues such as insufficient funding for wrap-around services and ongoing stock shortages, all within a safe, culturally inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. The Forum aims to bring the sector together not only to discuss the challenges but to leave with actionable insights, new connections, and strong partnerships that can drive meaningful, lasting change.
Learning outcomes:
Unlocking sustainable funding: leveraging social investment, PPPs, blended capital, and ethical investment models
Creating integrated systems and breaking through siloes: aligning policy, KPIs, and services to deliver seamless housing pathways
Strengthening prevention and sustaining tenancies: embedding early intervention, culturally informed supports, and trauma-informed service delivery
Strategies to increase, fit-for-purpose housing stock: overcoming planning barriers, optimising assets, and adopting Modern Methods of Construction
Building workforce capability: providing tools, training, and wellbeing strategies to support complex client needs
Event features
Australia is facing a severe housing and homelessness crisis, with vulnerable communities disproportionately affected. The 8th National Housing and Homelessness Forum will bring together policymakers, service providers, and community leaders to explore scalable solutions, innovative housing models, and culturally safe strategies. Through expert-led sessions, delegates will gain practical frameworks to reduce tenancy loss, increase housing supply, and address housing instability, while fostering collaboration to build a fairer, more equitable housing system.
Streams
Customise your learning journey with inclusive streams encompassing all aspects of the industry, you can design a personalised schedule that maximises your time and experience.
Panel discussions
Learn from expert panellists who will share their perspectives on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities from the housing industry
Case studies
Gain valuable insights from industry experts through engaging case study sessions, designed to present solutions and learnings to key challenges in the housing and homelessness space.
Workshops
Deep dive into interactive and intimate classroom style workshops with like-minded individuals and discuss key topics
Sponsoring
Boost your brand’s visibility and reach key leaders tackling Australia’s housing and homelessness crisis.
Networking
Connect with other industry experts, thought leaders, and fellow senior attendees as you contribute to a shared learning experience.
Testimonials
The conference sessions were thought-provoking and informative. The line up of speakers was impressive, with experts from different backgrounds and areas of expertise. The sessions covered a wide range of topics, including innovative housing solutions, effective policies, and strategies for homelessness prevention. The knowledge shared during these sessions was invaluable, providing new insights and approaches to tackle the complex challenges facing the sector.
Housing Program Manager
Gumala Aboriginal Corporation
A fantastic conference that brought over 220 committed and passionate professionals together to share knowledge and insights about evidence based practice and policy, how we can make a difference in this space, and explored opportunities and challenges that can be overcome as long as the right levers are in place - including the political will, policy reforms and capital investment.
CEO Venture
Housing Company
Who should attend
Position titles
- Chief Executive Officers
- Chief Operating Officers
- Program/Project/Centre Managers
- Service Development/Delivery
- Tenancy Engagement/Relations
- Outreach
Sectors
- Housing Services
- Homelessness Services
- Shelters and Hostels
- Domestic Violence Support Services
- Aboriginal Community Services
- Federal, State and Local Government
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