Housing Justice: A home for everyone

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW released a statement of policy priorities outlining the actions needed to make sure everyone has a place to call home. The statement, Housing Justice: A home for everyone, was released in the lead up to the NSW 2023 election.

In addition to our policy statement, we have produced the following resources to support people learn more about housing justice and discuss these recommendations with their local member of parliament:

• Briefing notes on the specific recommendations in our election statement:
  • Invest in Social Housing – Briefing Note
  • Affordable Housing Targets – Briefing Note
  • Healthier Homes – Briefing Note
  • Accessible Homes – Briefing Note
  • Fairer Tenancy Laws – Briefing Note
  • No-Grounds Evictions – Briefing Note
  • Pets in Rentals – Briefing Note
  • Fund Homelessness Services – Briefing Note

• Frequently Asked Questions about social and affordable housing
• Factsheets on housing and homelessness for each of the 93 electorates in NSW are available below

If you plan to meet candidates in your electorate, use our handy guide to meeting with MPs and candidates and please let the Social Justice Team know via email at social.justice@vinnies.org.au. We can provide support and link you with other local advocates in your electorate. We can also send you a summary of member support delivered to people in your region over the last financial year.