Homelessness amongst older people aged over 55 in New South Wales

Introduction

This inquiry was established on 23 March 2022 to inquire into and report on homelessness amongst older people aged over 55 in New South Wales.

Sensitive content and themes in evidence
Owing to the nature of the evidence being considered by this inquiry, some of the evidence received in submissions and during hearings may include sensitive content and themes that may be distressing for some people.

Seeking support
If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, please call Link2home Homelessness on 1800 152 152, Domestic Violence Line on 1800 656 463 or MensLine 1300 789 978. For more information visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/living-in-nsw/government-services/emergency-housing-and-homelessness.

Terms of reference
Timeline
DateMilestone
Wed 23 March 2022Referred
Sun 12 June 2022Submissions closed
Mon 18 July 2022Hearing - Jubilee Room, Parliament House, Sydney
Tue 19 July 2022Hearing - Executive Conference Room, Club Parramatta, Parramatta
Thu 21 July 2022Hearing - Central Coast Council Chambers, 2 Hely Street
Thu 20 October 2022Final Report
Fri 20 January 2023Government Response to Final Report due
Mon 30 January 2023Government Response to Final Report
Submissions

Submissions to this inquiry closed on 12 Jun 2022.

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Hearings and transcripts
DateVenue details
Mon 18 July 2022Jubilee Room, Parliament House, SydneyView scheduleView transcript
Tue 19 July 2022Executive Conference Room, Club Parramatta, ParramattaView scheduleView transcript
Thu 21 July 2022Central Coast Council Chambers, 2 Hely StreetView scheduleView transcript
Reports and government responses

Government response - Report No 61 - Standing Committee on Social Issues - Homelessness amongst older people aged over 55 in New South Wales

Tabled date:
Mon 30 January 2023
PDF727.48 KB

Report No 61 - Standing Committee on Social Issues - Homelessness amongst older people aged over 55 in New South Wales

Tabled date:
Thu 20 October 2022
Government response due:
Fri 20 January 2023
PDF1.91 MB
Other documents
DateTypeTitle
Thu 20 October 2022Media ReleaseReport into homelessness amongst older people aged over 55 in New South Wales (pdf, 114.23 KB)
Tue 23 August 2022Answers to Questions on Notice Ms Zoë Dendle, A/Executive Director, Housing, Homelessness and Disability Strategy, Policy and Commissioning NSW Department of Communities and Justice (pdf, 213.62 KB)
Tue 23 August 2022Answers to Supplementary QuestionsMr Michael Starr, Chief Executive Officer, Coast Shelter (pdf, 2.82 MB)
Tue 23 August 2022Answers to Supplementary QuestionsMs Trina Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Homelessness NSW (pdf, 232.89 KB)
Mon 22 August 2022Answers to Supplementary QuestionsMs Caitlin McDowell, Head of Policy, Community Housing Industry Association (pdf, 851.43 KB)
Mon 22 August 2022Answers to Supplementary QuestionsMs Kathy Beverley, Chief Executive Officer, Coast & Country Primary Care (pdf, 539.92 KB)
Mon 22 August 2022Answers to Supplementary QuestionsMr Leo Patterson Ross, Chief Executive Officer, Tenants' Union of NSW (pdf, 263.02 KB)
Mon 22 August 2022Answers to Supplementary QuestionsMs Livia Stanton, Policy and Advocacy Officer, Domestic Violence NSW (pdf, 204.52 KB)
Mon 22 August 2022Answers to Supplementary Questions Ms Annabelle Daniel, CEO, Women's Commmunity Shelters (pdf, 115.25 KB)
Thu 18 August 2022Answers to Questions on Notice Ms Melanie Smith, Director, Community and Recreation Services, Central Coast Council (pdf, 926.41 KB)
Tue 16 August 2022Answers to Questions on Notice Ms Elise Phillips, Interim CEO, Domestic Violence NSW (pdf, 269.41 KB)
Tue 16 August 2022Answers to Supplementary QuestionsMr Robert Fitzgerald AM, Ageing and Disability Commissioner, Ageing and Disability Commission (pdf, 205.17 KB)
Wed 10 August 2022Answers to Questions on Notice Ms Deb Tipper, Convenor, Action on Housing for Older Women (pdf, 144.70 KB)
Wed 10 August 2022Answers to Supplementary QuestionsMs Caitlin McDowell, Head of Policy, Community Housing Industry Association (pdf, 274.01 KB)
Mon 01 August 2022Answers to Questions on Notice Salvation Army - 18 July 2022 Hearing (pdf, 379.69 KB)
Thu 21 July 2022Tabled Document'Central Coast Council – Central Coast Affordable and Alternative Housing Strategy', tendered by Ms Smith, Director Community & Recreation Services, Central Coast Council (pdf, 17.76 MB)
Thu 21 July 2022Tabled Document'Introduction to Action on Housing Older Women (AHOW)', tendered by Ms Davidson, Member, Action on Housing Older Women (pdf, 824.48 KB)
Tue 19 July 2022Tabled Document'Additional information and case studies', tendered by Ms Windyasari, Service Manager, Parramatta Mission (pdf, 1.81 MB)
Tue 19 July 2022Tabled Document'Case study', tendered by Ms Moraitakis, Chief Executive Officer, SydWest Multicultural Services (pdf, 506.53 KB)
Mon 18 July 2022Tabled DocumentCase Study 1, tabled by Ms Yumi Lee - Chief Executive Officer, Older Women's Network NSW (pdf, 96.51 KB)
Mon 18 July 2022Tabled Document Case Study 2, tabled by Ms Yumi Lee - Chief Executive Officer, Older Women's Network NSW (pdf, 199.44 KB)
Wed 13 April 2022Media ReleaseCall for submissions (pdf, 280.12 KB)
Contact us

Rhia Victorino

Role:
Director - Procedure
Phone:
9230 3680
Email:
socialissues@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Kate Mihaljek

Role:
Director - Office of the Black Rod
Phone:
9230 3368
Email:
socialissues@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Arizona Hart

Role:
Director Committees
Phone:
9230 2778
Email:
socialissues@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Gareth Perkins

Role:
Council Officer
Phone:
9230 2296
Email:
socialissues@parliament.nsw.gov.au

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