Over 116,000 Australians will be homeless tonight1
Most of them are hidden
Australia’s hidden homeless crisis is growing. It’s often people you’d least expect. Those who have lost the safety of their own home through no fault of their own. They may be sleeping in their car, in a refuge or in a motel long-term.
I’m scared to go home –Caleb*
For many children and families escaping domestic violence, becoming homeless can seem like the only option. Donate today and help a family find a safe home in their hour of need.
Children and their families shouldn’t be homeless.
Domestic and family violence was the main reason why 82,300 people asked for help from specialist homelessness services in 2019-202. Your compassion can help every Australian have a safe place to call home.
Help is available for people experiencing domestic and family violence. If your life is in danger, call 000. For 24/7 domestic violence counselling, call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). If you are a perpetrator of violence and want to seek help, speak to your GP, a counsellor or call Relationships Australia on 1300 364 277.
Our promise to you
Mission Australia has been helping people move towards independence, and our commitment to this vital work has never been stronger.
Thanks to your support, together we helped 152,684 people in 2021 by combatting homelessness, assisting disadvantaged families and children, addressing mental health issues, fighting substance dependencies, and much more.
In 2021, 88.0% of our income went straight back into delivering services that assisted vulnerable Australians.
We appreciate every single donation we receive, and ensure that every dollar goes where it is needed most.
1ABS 2018, Census of population and housing: Estimating homelessness, 2016 2AIHW: Specialist homelessness services annual report (2020) *Names and images have been changed to protect the identities of the people we helped.