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Download your Hidden Homeless Ally manifesto

Conveniently made for you to print and fold, you can keep this on your desk at home or in the office as a reminder of the impact you are making each day.

We know through your passion and commitment to Mission Australia you’re an ally for those in need. You have seen people in need and you haven’t looked away.

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As a regular giver, you are part of a powerful movement of people who, like you, are committed to ending the silent epidemic of hidden homelessness in Australia.

Who are the hidden homeless?

Did you know only 7% of people experiencing homelessness are sleeping rough on our streets¹? Hidden Homelessness can happen to anyone, through no fault of their own. Illness, job loss or domestic violence can mean people end up homeless. To survive they live in their cars, a garage or other temporary, often insecure accommodation. They are Australia’s hidden homeless.

See the difference you’re making

Every night in Australia, over 116,000 people don’t have a safe place to call home². Together with our Hidden Homeless Allies we can provide immediate relief and ongoing support to vulnerable Australians like Ben and Callum.

When Ben* was diagnosed with cancer, his life took an unexpected turn. Unable to afford rent he was forced to live in a garage with his young son Callum*. Thanks to the generosity of people like you, we helped father and son find a safe home they deserved.

*This is a true story, names and images have been changed to protect the identities of the people we help.
1,2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (2018): Census of Population and Housing: Estimating homelessness, 2016

The power of your regular gift

The impact you have as a Hidden Homeless Ally cannot be underestimated. Your generosity will continue to help people reach their potential, transform lives, and help end homelessness in Australia.

Your regular donation:

Gives vulnerable Australian children the childhood they deserve
Gives struggling families the opportunity for a brighter future
Provides immediate support and long-term solutions to help heal the trauma of hidden homelessness.
Helps end homelessness in Australia.

Together, we supported 147,913 Australians on their journey towards independence last year.

Homelessness

23,755 people assisted
through 78 services

Housing

7,388 people assisted
through 13 services

Children & families

20,862 people assisted
through 63 services

Our promise to you

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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 160,520 people in 2024 by combatting homelessness, assisting disadvantaged families and children, addressing mental health issues, fighting substance dependencies, and much more.