Submission to NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Homelessness in People Over 55

The crisis of older persons homelessness in NSW demands urgent action.

Our submission to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Homelessness amongst older people aged over 55 outlines key reforms to ensure a safe, secure future. NCOSS urgently calls for a National Housing and Homelessness Strategy that includes building 5,000 new social housing units annually and a 50% increase to Commonwealth Rent Assistance. Read our full recommendations to fix the overwhelming lack of affordable housing.