Housing Australia welcomes Australian Government’s additional $300 million commitment to deliver more crisis and transitional housing

Housing Australia welcomes Australian Government's additional $300 million commitment to deliver more crisis and transitional housing

More Australians experiencing or at risk of homelessness will have access to safe and stable housing following the Australian Government's announcement of additional grant funding in the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) Crisis and Transitional.

• Additional grant funding will help deliver over 500 crisis and transitional homes
• $614.6 million approved through the HAFF Crisis and Transitional to support the delivery of 968 homes nationwide
• More than 35,000 people expected to be supported, including over 22,000 women and children escaping family violence

More Australians experiencing or at risk of homelessness will have access to safe and stable housing following the Australian Government's announcement of additional grant funding in the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) Crisis and Transitional.

The additional grant funding will support the delivery of more crisis and transitional housing, providing safe and secure accommodation for women and children escaping family violence and young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Around 1,000 women, children and young people each year are expected to benefit from the additional housing.

The announcement builds on the $700 million in grant funding already committed through the program and reflects strong demand from community housing providers, First Nations organisations, and state and territory governments seeking to deliver housing solutions for people who need it the most.

Housing Australia CEO Scott Langford said, "We welcome today's additional grant funding announcement, which will help deliver more safe and stable housing for Australians experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

"The significant interest received through the HAFF CT demonstrates the sector's readiness to partner with government to increase the supply of high-quality crisis and transitional housing across Australia.

"Importantly, the program is delivering more than just homes. It is supporting a range of contemporary, innovative and trauma-informed housing models, including core-and-cluster accommodation, refuges, supported independent living and youth foyers, helping people access the safety, stability and support they need to rebuild their lives."

As at 31 July 2026, Housing Australia had approved $614.6 million in grant funding across 115 projects, supporting the delivery of 968 dwellings that are expected to assist more than 35,000 people over the next 20 years. This includes 448 dwellings for women and children experiencing family violence and 520 dwellings for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Recent project announcements highlight the diverse range of housing solutions being delivered including crisis accommodation for women and children experiencing family violence, specialist housing for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness as well as culturally safe housing to support First Nations women, children and youth directly. The program is supporting a variety of approaches, from metro to regional and remote housing developments to innovative housing models and construction methods. Together, these projects are helping some of Australia's most vulnerable people access safe and stable housing while building pathways to long-term independence.

Housing Australia will invite eligible deferred Expression of Interest submissions in accordance with the Program Guidelines and remains committed to working closely with community housing providers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality crisis and transitional housing that responds to community need and Government objectives.