Events

The 8th National Housing and Homelessness Forum will bring together policymakers, service providers, and community leaders to explore scalable solutions, innovative housing models, and culturally safe strategies. Through expert-led sessions, delegates will gain practical frameworks to reduce tenancy loss, increase housing supply, and address housing instability, while fostering collaboration to build a fairer, more equitable housing system. Location - Aerial, Sydney.

This year's theme is - All In #NRW2026 The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. All In makes clear that reconciliation is not a spectator sport and that all of us must step away from the sidelines and take action to make change.  

Association of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies NT Conference 2026 This year’s theme, 'On Country, In Community: The Way We Work' explores how people, place and practice intersect to shape the future of AOD service delivery in the Northern Territory. The 2026 conference brings together practitioners, researchers, policymakers, peer workers and community leaders to share innovation, strengthen collaboration and discuss real-world solutions grounded in the needs of NT communities. 

You can donate to NT Shelter's CEO, Annie Taylor, here. By taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, you’ll help raise vital funds to support those experiencing homelessness. One night outside your comfort zone, alongside other leaders, can change the lives of those who need it the most.  

NAIDOC Week 50 Years Deadly 5-12 July 2026. NAIDOC launches 2026 theme "50 Years of Deadly", marks a major milestone.

This year's theme is 'Homelessness Action Now".

AHURI convenes the Australian Homelessness Conference which will be held in Darwin, 7-8 October 2026 at the Darwin Convention Centre. The Australian Homelessness Conference is Australia’s largest homelessness conference, bringing together all sectors addressing homelessness in Australia to share new ideas, best practices, and opportunities for system reform.

In our 24th year of acting to end poverty in Australia, we welcome your support and engagement, especially during Anti-Poverty Week, 11-17 October 2026. We support three campaigns that are acting to end poverty: End Child Poverty, Raise the Rate and Everybody’s Home