Family Violence and Housing Insecurity
The connection between family violence and housing insecurity remains one of the most urgent challenges facing Australia’s support systems.
For many individuals and families experiencing violence, access to safe and stable housing is not only part of recovery. It is essential to long term safety, wellbeing, and independence.
Research and frontline experience continue to show that housing instability is one of the biggest barriers preventing victim survivors from leaving unsafe environments or rebuilding their lives after violence.
This is why conversations around housing, health, and economic security are becoming increasingly important across policy, community services, and safeguarding systems.
One Number That Highlights the Challenge
A significant proportion of people seeking homelessness support services in Australia are experiencing family and domestic violence.
Behind this number are families navigating crisis, uncertainty, financial pressure, and limited access to long term support.
The impact extends beyond immediate safety and affects health, education, employment, recovery, and overall wellbeing.
Why This Matters for 2026
Panel 4 at the National Child & Family Safety Leadership Summit 2026 will explore how housing, health, and economic systems can work together to support recovery and long term stability.
The conversation will focus on:
Safe and stable housing pathways
Health and trauma informed support
Economic security and recovery
Cross sector coordination and policy alignment
Long term systems that support safety and resilience
Event Details
Panel 4: Safe Homes, Health and Economic Security
National Child & Family Safety Leadership Summit 2026
Date: 22 May 2026
Join the conversation and be part of shaping stronger systems of support for children and families across Australia.