Tackling homelessness through partnerships

Charles Sturt has been driving real change in the fight against poverty with our Addressing Homelessness Social Impact Project. With clear links to SDG 1: No poverty, the initiative has gone beyond providing shelter – it has led to the development of lasting solutions through collaboration and community engagement. By working closely with local governments, non-profits, and industry partners, the project tackles homelessness at its roots, while giving students the opportunity to make real-world impacts.

Through these strategic partnerships, the project delivers emergency accommodation, long-term housing solutions, and vital support services such as mental health care and financial assistance. Students and researchers play a key role, applying academic expertise to co-design evidence-based interventions and shape policy discussions.

The 2024 Addressing Homelessness Social Impact Project was proudly supported by Shelter NSW, Mission Australia, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network, and St Vincent de Paul Society. The Project, facilitated by Dr. Noelia Roman in the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Team, was funded by the National Priorities and Industry Linkages Fund (NPILF).