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can provide crisis accommodation to someone escaping domestic and family violence
Choose your donation method. To process a direct debit payment please call our Supporter Relations team on 1800 88 88 68 (select option 3).

Your $45 donation will be debited today, and on the 19th of each month going forward

Real stories behind every number

In the next hour, 3,000 Australians will reach out to homelessness services like Mission Australia for help2.

Australians like eight-year-old Ruby and her Dad, Justin who were living in a garage because of the ongoing rent increases.

Single mum Laura and her son Ollie, who were forced to sleep in their car after fleeing a violent partner.

Donna, whose home was lost when a flood destroyed her regional community.

Your donation helps families find a safe home.

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Name and image have been changed to protect the identity of the people we help.

Homelessness facts

More than 122,000 people experience homelessness on any given night.1
More than 17,000 of them are children under 12.1
1 in 7 people who are homeless are over the age of 55.1
Every hour, 3,000 Australians face becoming homeless.2

1 ABS (2021) Census of Population and Housing: Estimating Homelessness
2 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2022) Specialist homelessness services annual report 2021–22

Who are Australia’s hidden homeless?

Even if we don’t see it, homelessness is all around us. Hidden homelessness can happen to anyone, through no fault of their own.

The increased cost of living, impact of domestic and family violence, mental health issues and the lack of affordable housing for vulnerable people - these are all factors contributing to a homelessness crisis in Australia.

Every night, over 122,000 Australians are homeless1 - living in their cars, a garage or other temporary, often insecure accommodation.

They are Australia’s hidden homeless.

What Mission Australia is doing to help

The cost of homelessness is simply unacceptable in a country like ours, but we can all do something about it.

Your generosity can provide families who are doing it tough, the safety and stability of ‘home’.

Family

Support for families

Circumstances shouldn’t define a person’s future. Your donation gives struggling families the opportunity for a brighter future. Providing immediate support like living essentials, and ongoing long-term solutions like counselling to help heal the trauma of homelessness.

Housing

Boost supply of affordable housing

There are simply not enough of the right type of homes that people can afford anymore. You’re helping Mission Australia build, buy, and manage suitable properties - and make sure people are supported to stay in them.

Homelessness prevention

Homelessness prevention

Every Australian deserves a safe and secure home, but we can’t end homelessness without your help. We know that family violence and mental health are key contributors to homelessness. With your support, Mission Australia is increasing work in these and other root causes of homelessness.

Our promise to you

Registered charity of Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission

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 149,096 people in 2023 by combatting homelessness, assisting disadvantaged families and children, addressing mental health issues, fighting substance dependencies, and much more.

pie graph indicating that 91% of our income went into delivering services in 2023

In 2023, 91% of our income went straight back into delivering services that assisted vulnerable Australians.

We appreciate every donation we receive and ensure that each dollar goes where it is needed most.

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Our founding purpose - 'Inspired by Jesus Christ, Mission Australia exists to meet human need and to spread the knowledge of the love of God'