Homelessness Week 2026
Homelessness Week, held 3–9 August 2026, is a campaign that raises awareness of the reality of homelessness in Australia and what can be done to drive lasting change.
More than 122,400 people across Australia are living without a safe, secure and affordable home. This includes people sleeping rough, living in cars, staying in shelters or on other people’s couches, and in unsuitable housing.
The Salvation Army is one of the largest providers of homelessness services in Australia. We see situations like this every day, and we believe this should not be anyone’s reality. We believe everyone deserves a stable home where they can develop relationships, belong to a community and thrive.
We believe in good and we believe we can end homelessness — for good. If you share this vision, then partner with us this Homelessness Week to help make it a reality.
What is Homelessness Week?
Homelessness Week is an annual campaign coordinated by Homelessness Australia, the national peak body for homelessness in Australia. It aims to build community support and government commitment to end homelessness in Australia. Their theme for Homelessness Week 2026 is Homelessness Action Now.
The Salvation Army works to end homelessness by supporting people experiencing homelessness with wraparound services, and engaging in advocacy efforts to achieve meaningful, systemic change.
This Homelessness Week, we encourage you to learn more about our services, the issues people face when experiencing homelessness, and what you can do about it.
How The Salvation Army supports people experiencing homelessness
We are passionate about providing people with a safe place to sleep and helping people find stable and secure housing, however we take a wraparound approach to supporting people experiencing homelessness. That means we use our broad range of services and connections to work with people to help meet their needs and goals.
Depending on the individual situation, this may involve:
- Help with paying bills and putting food on the table to reduce someone’s risk of homelessness
- Financial counselling to improve people’s confidence with juggling rent and other living expenses
- Practical assistance to someone at risk of or experiencing homelessness such as meals, blankets, showers and laundry facilities
- One-on-one case management support to discuss goals and opportunities for change
- Support during and after a family and domestic violence situation
- Tenant advocacy and advice to help people find or maintain housing
- Emotional and spiritual support through our churches (known as corps)
- Referral to other services such as local community service agencies or The Salvation Army Employment Plus
Support provided by The Salvation Army to people experiencing homelessness
In 2025, nationally The Salvation Army’s Homelessness services:
A day in the life of Salvos homelessness caseworkers
Hear from four of our frontline caseworkers as they share the challenges and realities of supporting people experiencing homelessness.
Watch the video to see their impact in action.
Homelessness Week
How you can help people experiencing homelessness
Stories
Frequently Asked Questions about Homelessness Week
Homelessness Week is an annual event held every year in August. In 2026 it is Monday 3 to Sunday 9 August.
The annual campaign aims to build community support and government commitment to end homelessness.
The reasons why someone may experience homelessness are numerous and complex. There are many structural factors that increase someone’s risk of homelessness such as a lack of affordable housing or the increased cost of living.
Due to the complex nature of homelessness, we need widespread change from the top down. You can help with ending homelessness by advocating to your local government, donating to The Salvation Army’s homelessness services or becoming a volunteer in your community.
If your housing situation is unsafe or unstable, help is available. Learn more about our Homelessness Support Services or visit Ask Izzy.