Young people are being locked out of community housing, in part because providers less money to accommodate them.

Young people experiencing homelessness say it's critical the next federal government fixes a situation which is leaving them locked out of the social and community housing system.

A coalition of more than 160 organisations is focusing its efforts on influencing the policies of political parties ahead of this year's federal election.

On Thursday 6 March, the Home Time campaign launched its Federal Election Platform. This Platform provides a roadmap to fix housing for young people.

Homelessness services across the country are reporting an increase in the number of teenagers seeking crisis accommodation.

We have released our first Home Time campaign video, which you can watch above. Thanks to Imogen and Atlas for advocating so powerfully.

Home Time launched new research on the financial barriers preventing children and young people from accessing community housing.

Young advocates with lived experience led a Home Time delegation to meet MPs, including the Minister for Housing and Homelessness.

Researchers find providers stand to lose 46% of possible income if they rent to young people compared with those on higher welfare payments

On Thursday 19 September, we launched our first social media day of action around #MeAt16. We asked supporters to post a message on their social media reflecting on the universal importance of safety and home for young people during these critical years of life.

Home Time supporters were involved in a number of incredible events and opportunities throughout Homelessness Week 2024. We have been thrilled to see some remarkable work and research coming out during Homelessness Week and beyond. 

Home Time had a big presence at the recent National Homelessness Conference, with a busy booth and great media coverage around youth homelessness and housing issues.

Young Australians who have experienced hardship say homelessness is a real risk for kids in the "system". The Home Time campaign says state and federal governments need to pay more attention to youth homelessness.

Home Time would also like to officially welcome Australia's new Minister for Housing and Homelessness, the Hon Clare O'Neil who has stepped into the role following the Albanese Government reshuffle over the weekend.

On Friday, we released the results of our first national poll, which examined community attitudes towards child homelessness and the level of community support for stronger government action on youth housing.

Australia’s housing and domestic violence crises have left 10,000 teenagers alone and homeless across the country, sparking calls for dedicated youth tenancies and long-term supports.

Home Time supporters organisations wrote to federal, state and territory housing ministers ahead of the Housing and Homelessness Ministerial Council meeting in May 2024.

On Sunday 19 May, the ALP's Victorian State Conference endorsed the following motion in support of Home Time's policy goals and strong action to end child and youth homelessness.

Late on Friday night we received a call from the Federal Minister for Homelessness and Housing's office to let us know that a major policy announcement was imminent.

The Albanese government will pour $11.3 billion into housing initiatives after securing the backing of premiers and chief ministers at Friday’s national cabinet meeting.