Welcome to the 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.
Kate Colvin
Chief Executive Officer
Homelessness Australia
2026 International Keynote
Dr. Sam Tsemberis
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
Duncan Bainbridge
Impact Support Officer
Australian Alliance to End Homelessness
Jonathan Louth
Director
JLC Social Services
Lauren Moulds
Director - Homelessness Systems and Partnerships, Community and Aboriginal Partnerships
Government of South Australia
Catherine Robinson
Associate Professor in Communities and Social Justice Lead, Homelessness ColLAB
University of Tasmania
Submit an Abstract
Abstract submissions for 2027 are now open.
Do you have something to contribute to the program? Whether it's a fresh perspective, specialist expertise, or a topic you think deserves a platform — we want to hear it.
Apply via the form. Submissions close 24 July.
A member of our team will be in touch once we've reviewed your application.
Who Attends?
The conference will bring together senior leaders and frontline workers across the homelessness, housing, social services, government, and research sectors.
Organisations Include:
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Homelessness and Housing NFPs + Advocacy Groups
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Social and Affordable Housing Providers
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First Nations Community Controlled Sector
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Domestic Violence NFPs
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Mental Health NFPs
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Drug and Alcohol NFPs
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Government Departments and Agencies
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Local Councils
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Universities and Research Institutes
Job Titles Include:
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C-Suite
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Directors of Homelessness, Housing, Emergency Shelter, Rental Support
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Senior Strategy and Policy Managers
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing
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Domestic Violence
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Child Protection
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Case Worker
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Tenancy Support