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National Rental Affordability Scheme About the National Rental Affordability Scheme   The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS or the Scheme) is an Australian Government initiative that aims to increase the supply of affordable rental dwellings. It commenced in 2008 and will conclude in 2026.   NRAS properties …

Housing and homelessness strategy Need urgent support? If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000 . If you or someone you know needs help or support at any time, contact one of the services listed on our Help and Support page. Addressing housing and homelessness   Housing and homelessness are …

Housing support Need urgent support? If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). Also find useful information, help and support for housing .  About housing support  The Australian Government funds grants and programs to support those in need of affordable housing and homelessness …

Gambling Need help with gambling? Call the National Gambling Helpline on  1800 858 858 for free, professional and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or  visit Gambling Help Online (Opens in a new tab/window) . Impacts of gambling The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare states Australians lose …

Preventing youth homelessness About the program  Reconnect is an early intervention and prevention program for young people aged 12 to 18 years who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Reconnect is also available for the families of those young people. Youth who are new to Australia can access the program up …

Help and support for ending violence Crisis and help lines National 1800RESPECT (Opens in a new tab/window) – phone 1800 737 732 or text 0458 737 732 24 hours, 7 days a week   The national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. People experiencing or at risk of experiencing …

Child protection If you or someone else is in immediate danger call Triple Zero (000) If you have concerns about the safety of a child, you can report it to the relevant child protection agency . Child protection in Australia Australian children and young people should: grow up safe and supported be free from harm and …

Sexual consent If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). Sexual violence and sexual consent can be hard to discuss and reading this page may cause distress. Help is available . Understanding sexual consent  Sexual consent is a free, voluntary and informed agreement between people to …

National Redress Scheme Warning Warning: this page contains information about child sexual abuse that can be a difficult issue to hear, read or think about. If you experience symptoms of emotional distress or are supporting someone who is, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 224 636 . Royal …

National Plan to End Gender Based Violence Need urgent support? If you or someone you know are in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).  About the National Plan The  National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–2032 was released in October 2022. The National Plan is the overarching national policy …