Further efforts needed to reduce homelessness
Results of our recent street count highlight the need for urgent support to help those sleeping rough.
Homelessness
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More people sleeping rough on inner Sydney streets
Our latest count found 277 people sleeping rough in the local area.
Call for pandemic measures to continue helping homeless off city streets
Temporary accommodation effort introduced last year, including extra funding and support services, should remain.
Funds continue to support rough sleepers
The City of Sydney continues financial support for specialist homelessness services.
New lease on living for vulnerable senior community
Darlinghurst aged-care facility welcomes older rough sleepers to brand-new housing.
Supporting rough sleepers in inner Sydney
Street count finds fewer people sleeping rough on inner Sydney streets.
Crisis accommodation for homeless at capacity
The City of Sydney’s most recent street count has revealed that crisis shelters are at capacity this winter.
Reducing rough sleeping in the city
Homelessness is a complex issue with no simple solution. We explain the City of Sydney’s role in responding to rough sleeping and homelessness.
More support needed for people sleeping rough on Sydney streets
While more rough sleepers than ever are being housed, the number of people who were homeless this summer increased. More needs to be done.
Funds for new project to end homelessness in the city
The City of Sydney will contribute $100,000 in a new effort to end homelessness in the inner city.
The entrepreneur combining business with purpose
Canadian entrepreneur Mark Brand creates sustainable business models to make a difference. He'll share his expertise at the next visiting entrepreneur program.
Supporting people sleeping rough in Sydney
Our efforts include a street count of people sleeping rough, interagency work and helping create more affordable housing.
