CHIA MR: $100 million crisis accommodation will keep more women and children safe

National housing and homelessness advocates have strongly endorsed the Albanese Government’s announcement of $100 million in funding to build hundreds of new crisis and transitional homes across Australia.

The funding will support 42 projects through the Crisis and Transitional Accommodation Program (CTAP), delivering critical shelter for women and children escaping family and domestic violence, and older women at risk of homelessness.

Wendy Hayhurst, CEO of CHIA, said: “This vital investment in crisis accommodation complements the broader expansion of community housing we’re seeing across Australia. Coming on the same day as the announcement of 800 new social and affordable homes, we’re seeing the government starting to deliver on multiple fronts. Community housing providers are ready to leverage these investments, creating pathways from crisis accommodation into permanent, stable housing – which is ultimately what people need to rebuild their lives.”

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