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Strengthening Connections at the Homelessness NSW Conference
We were honored to be part of the vital conversations happening at the Homelessness NSW Conference on Wednesday, 11 March. Our very own Wendy Francis (HANZA Homeshare Development Officer) took the stage alongside our partners at Hunter Homeshare for a timely and crucial session:
“Recognising the growing crises: addressing housing security for older people.”
The Big Takeaway
We were pleased by the positive feedback and the clear appetite for innovative housing solutions. It’s heartening to see so many sector leaders keen to learn how Homesharing can provide a safe, sustainable, and communal alternative for older people facing housing insecurity.
Curious to know more?
We want to keep the momentum going! Homesharing isn't just about a roof over someone's head; it’s about:
- Combatting social isolation through companionship.
- Increasing security for older homeowners.
- Providing affordable options for those seeking a home.

Advocacy for government support of homeshare
HANZA’s submission to the Inquiry into the Supply of Homes in Regional Victoria.
HANZA calls on the Victorian state government to consider Homeshare as an integral part of Victoria’s response to housing challenges — unlocking homes, building connections, and creating a stronger, more inclusive regional Victoria.HANZA.
Why Homeshare is a critical inclusion in Federal Government policy
HANZA, calls on all political parties to commit to fund Homeshare as a cost effective approach that unlocks existing housing stock and enables older and disabled people to continue living in their own homes and communities.
Did you know that Homeshare is a proven model in its support of the elderly to remain at home?
This article by Alexis Hughes highlights this fact and its mention at the Australian Royal Commission into Aged Care Care Quality and Safety 2019. Commissioner Tracey described Homeshare as “a very useful tool to avoid the need to go into residential care”.
Research and Submissions:
- 2025 | HANZA’s submission to the Inquiry into the Supply of Homes in Regional Victoria.
- 2024 | HANZA’S Consultation Aged Care Act. Rosie Lawn & Wendy Francis
- 2001 | Increasing Housing Supports for Older People. An evaluation of Homeshare Victoria pilot. Phase 1: planning, implementation and the first year of matches. Meg Montague
- 2003 | Economic Evaluation of Homeshare Victoria. Ben Carstein
- 2015 | On for Young and Old. The Economics of Homeshare. Discussion paper. Rod Campbell
- 2019 | Homeshare: Getting on Together. Submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Beris Campbell, Rod Campbell, Tom Hawking
- 2019 |
Homeshare: The Need for Recognition. A follow-up submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Beris Campbell, Tom Hawking
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