HANZA seeks to influence governments, organisations and communities to support policy and action that promotes and delivers Homeshare as a viable, affordable and sustainable housing model. 

We advocate and promote shared living arrangements as a way to support vulnerable and marginalised members of the community.

Our advocacy has included a submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, outlining ways in which homeshare can contribute to the improvement of aged care quality and safety along with a follow up submission.

HANZA also active in the evaluation and economic analysis of homeshare programs:

• On for Young and Old: The  Economics of Homeshare  by Rod Campbell, The Australia Institute.
• Economic Evaluation of Homeshare Victoria by Ben Carstein.
  
• Increasing Housing and Support Options for Older People - an evaluation of Homeshare Victoria Pilot  by Meg Montague.
  

HANZA provides advice and support to ensure the ongoing growth and development of Homeshare programs in Australia and New Zealand by providing local and international evidence-based advice and resources.

We also operate a Community of Practice (CoP) for the benefit of HANZA membership which brings together Homeshare providers to engage and discuss current and future issues.

Our CoP provides opportunities for discussion and information sharing on topics such as how to run a social enterprise, business development, data collection, marketing and Homeshare model variations.

As a peak body, HANZA demonstrates a high level of integrity and accountability in its operation and the services it offers. We are a dynamic and sustainable body, which meets its legislative and regulatory obligations under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012.

For more information on our operations please see the Rules of HANZA.

HANZA is a member of the international Homeshare movement, Homeshare International.

Homeshare International was established more than two decades ago to encourage the development of homeshare programs and to forge global links.

Homeshare International seeks to:

• Provide a link between all homeshare programs around the world, enabling the agencies involved to share learning and information
• Raise awareness of homesharing and its potential among professionals and policy makers in housing, social services and other relevant fields
• Stimulate the setting up of new homeshare programs
• Support and encourage good practice in running programs
• Encourage research on the contribution that homesharing can make to the social needs it seeks to address.

HANZA continues to build and maintain relationships with Homeshare International members around the world, sharing knowledge, research and experiences as part of our role in advocating for Homeshare as a viable housing solution.