In a time when we have the highest rates of homelessness in living memory, we face a moment of choice.
The Victorian Government can choose to end homelessness now. But without decisive investment in the 2026/2027 budget, this opportunity will be lost – and tens of thousands of Victorians will pay the price.
In Council to Homeless Persons 2026/2027 budget submission, we urge the government to:
• Expand prevention and early intervention programs, including adequately funding seriously stretched specialist homelessness services and establishing a Victorian Homelessness Prevention Task Force.
• Invest more heavily in responding to crisis, including funding assertive outreach to reach rough sleepers and a statewide Housing First uplift.
• Commit to a social housing blitz by building at least 60,000 social homes over 15 years in line with what Infrastructure Victoria has recommended as a viable and sustainable solution to housing pressures in the state.
The housing crisis is the most significant challenge facing Victoria today. Addressing it requires a whole-of-government commitment in lockstep with a whole-of-community effort.
Achieving this is within reach. Read our full submission to see what action the government can take to end homelessness and deliver housing justice for Victoria.