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Changing the narrative: the ideas set to reshape homelessness responses

More than 700 delegates from government, not-for-profit and the wider homelessness sector gathered in Darwin, on Larrakia Country, for the biennial Australian Homelessness Conference on 7–8 October 2026. Drawing on voices from across Australia, they challenged the narratives dominating homelessness, examined what needs to change, and set out practical steps to combat housing precarity.

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In the Media 21st October 2026 in In the Media
In the Media 21st October 2026 in In the Media

What stops you from becoming homeless? 2026 Australian Homelessness Conference with Natasha Mitchell and guests

ABC Radio National's Big Ideas broadcast a panel discussion with leaders from government, First Nations health and research, recorded at the recent Australian Homelessness Conference 2026. Facilitated by Natasha Mitchell, it explores what it would really take to prevent homelessness, not just respond to it.

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In the Media 14th October 2026 in In the Media
In the Media 14th October 2026 in In the Media

The Australian housing challenge not being solved

As younger households look for larger properties, AHURI Managing Director (Acting) Dr Tom Alves spoke with SBS News about aging homeowners' reluctance to downsize to medium-density housing.

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