THE State Government has announced $30.4 million for a new crisis intervention package to “ensure more vulnerable people can access homelessness services and find a safe place to live”.
The 2025-26 NSW Budget will include $20 million to expand existing crisis and transitional housing, and $10.4 million over four years for homelessness charity the Bill Crews Foundation.
Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson said, “This is a clear choice: invest in real support and proper housing or keep pouring public money into motels.
“We’re choosing the first.
“You can’t end homelessness without building more homes – that’s why we’re delivering record investment in public and affordable housing through our Building Homes for NSW program.
“This package gives services breathing room now, while we roll out the long-term fix: more public housing, more affordable homes, and a system that actually meets the need.
“This funding is about giving people a stable place to stay tonight – but also making sure they have somewhere permanent to go tomorrow.”
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