Homeless Sector Contacts

Australian Federation of Homelessness Organisations

The Australian Federation of Homelessness Organisations (AFHO) is the national peak body for homelessness in Australia.

The founding organisations Council for Homeless Persons Australia (CHPA), National Youth Coalition for Housing (NYCH), and Women's Services Network (WESNET) established AFHO with a joint vision to proactively research, develop and promote national policy and action to reduce homelessness and its impact upon the diverse range of people it affects.

National Data Collection Agency

The National Data Collection Agency (NDCA) (part of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) is the funded agency that manages the SAAP National Data Collection, produces the Annual, Demand and other thematic reports and holds the SAAP data. All non-government organisations funded under the SAAP are required to participate in the SAAP National Data Collection.

Parity

Parity is the publication of the Council to Homeless Persons. Parity is published 10 times a year and seeks to cover the whole range of issues connected with homelessness and the provision of housing and services to homeless people. Each edition has a central focus or theme.