National Homelessness Conference
Driving Impact Together
Adelaide Convention Centre, Wednesday 28 – Thursday 29 April 2027
National Homelessness Conference
Join Australia's leading national conference focused on ending homelessness.
The National Homelessness Conference 2027 will bring together leaders from the homelessness, housing, health and community sectors to share ideas, strengthen partnerships and accelerate the change needed to drive homelessness down.
As homelessness continues to rise, the need for effective responses has never been greater. Across Australia, services, advocates, researchers and people with lived experience are developing innovative approaches that are preventing homelessness and creating lasting pathways into safe, secure housing.
This conference will showcase the evidence, innovation and collaboration that are making a real difference. You will hear from leading practitioners, researchers and advocates, learn about initiatives that are working, and explore the reforms needed to increase our collective impact.
If you are committed to being part of the solution to homelessness, we invite you to join us in Adelaide for this important national gathering.
Dr. Sam Tsemberis
Chief Executive Officer, Pathways Housing First Institute
Dr. Sam Tsemberis is the creator of the Housing First model; an approach grounded in the belief that housing is a fundamental human right. A clinical-community psychologist, he is CEO of the Pathways Housing First Institute and has helped shape homelessness policy and practice across the U.S. and globally. He is the author of two influential books and was named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in 2024.
Our Advisory Board
The advisory board for the conference plays a crucial role in shaping the event's direction and content. These hand-picked industry experts bring their knowledge and experience to ensure that the conference addresses the most relevant topics and challenges facing the sector.
Shaya Nettle
Alliance Senior Manager
Toward Home
Lauren Moulds
Director – Homelessness Systems and Partnerships, Community and Aboriginal Partnerships
Government of South Australia
Duncan Bainbridge
Impact Support Officer
Australian Alliance to End Homelessness
Catherine Robinson
Associate Professor in Communities and Social Justice Lead, Homelessness ColLAB
University of Tasmania
Jonathon Louth
Director
Standpoint Consulting
Patricia Cotton
Chief Executive Officer
Yangadlitya Indigenous Corporation
Bonnie Szymczak
Director, Evidence and Impact
Homelessness Australia
Adelaide Convention Centre
- Wednesday 28 – Thursday 29 April 2027
- North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
