People experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Homelessness can affect anyone of any age and can be temporary or long term.
Homelessness is more than simply not having a roof overhead. People experiencing homelessness may be in situations that include:
- Rough sleepers living in improvised structures unsuitable for habitation (including cars)
- People couch surfing or staying temporarily with other households.
- People living in severely overcrowded dwellings.
- People staying in crisis or temporary accommodation such as refuges for people experiencing domestic or family violence.
- People living in boarding houses or caravan parks without security of tenure.
Working in collaboration
Ipswich City Council works alongside other levels of government, local service providers and agencies to respond to the needs of people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness in the City of Ipswich.
Housing and Homelessness Network
The Ipswich Housing and Homelessness Network is a collaborative of local services involved in supporting vulnerable community members experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Council's role in responding to homelessness in Ipswich
The Australian and Queensland governments are responsible and funded for addressing homelessness under the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement. While homelessness policy in Australia is led by the Australian Government and the relevant State or Territory Government, many Local Government’s recognise that they also have a role to play.
Ipswich City Council works in partnership to:
- Partner with State Government, community services, community groups and local housing providers
- Support the Ipswich Housing and Homelessness network
- Develop resources such as the Just in Case Card and the Food and Hardship Support Directory
- Advocate to state and federal governments to support local outcomes
- Undertake a compassionate and balanced approach to managing homelessness in public spaces.
Australia is experiencing a national housing crisis. More people are becoming homeless and staying in public spaces.
Support services and resources
Want to help?
Learn more
Visit Homelessness Australia and Council to Homeless Persons websites to learn more about homelessness in Australia.
Donate or Volunteer
Contact your local neighbourhood centre or service provider and ask what you can donate and if they need volunteers.