Australian Zero Homelessness Summit 2024

We know that ending homelessness is possible, but only if we work together in new ways. The biennial Australian Zero Homelessness Summit, co-hosted by the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness (AAEH) and the Western Australian Alliance to End Homelessness (WAAEH), brings together organisations, communities and individuals committed to ending homelessness.

The Summit provides an opportunity for people and organisations across a broad range of sectors, industries and levels of government to come together and work towards an end to homelessness in Australia.

The Summit will facilitate the opportunity to hear directly from communities around the world that have ended homelessness or are making significant progress towards this goal. It will also showcase the efforts of Australian communities working to end homelessness through Advance to Zero (AtoZ), as well as other initiatives under the WAAEH’s 10-year Strategy and the AAEH’s Allied Networks.

Some of the speakers at the Summit will include:

• Rosanne Haggerty, President and CEO of Community Solutions, housing and community development leader and founder of the Common Ground model of permanent supportive housing from the United States. 
• Lorraine McGrath, CEO of Simon Community Scotland, who has been closely involved in the homelessness reform efforts and progress made in Glasgow, Scotland.
• Iain De Jong, President and CEO of OrgCode Consulting and author of The Book on Ending Homelessness. With almost three decades of experience working on responding to homelessness, Iain has held leadership positions in the non-profit sector, government and the private sector.
• Leaders from across the ending homelessness movement in Australia.

More will be announced over the coming months.

Schedule

Secure your spot for the below sessions by clicking 'Get Tickets' at the top of this page.

• Wednesday October 16, 8am-5pm: Australian Zero Homelessness Summit @ The Esplanade Hotel Fremantle
• Wednesday October 16, 5.30pm-7:30pm: Summit networking event @ Harbourside Freo

Registration and ticketing

Ticket groups

To accommodate our diverse community and ensure fair pricing, we have set up several ticket groups that you will see on the 'Get Tickets' page. Please find the details below to learn which ticket is appropriate for you.

Access codes

• Each access code is specific to the ticket type and pricing structure. Please ensure you use the correct code to avoid any issues during checkout.
• If you are an AtoZ community member and unsure which access code to use, please reach out to your local AtoZ lead or contact us at info@aaeh.org.au.

Key dates

• July 19, 2024: Early bird registrations close.
• August 31, 2024: Financial assistance and lived experience applications close.
• October 1, 2024: All ticket sales close to accommodate venue booking requirements.

Equitable access

• Financial assistance: We are committed to ensuring that our Summit is accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. To support this commitment, we are offering financial assistance to individuals who wish to attend the event but may face financial barriers. To apply for financial assistance, please complete this form. 
• Lived experience of homelessness: We are offering support for a limited number of people with lived experience of homelessness to attend the Summit. This includes transport, travel and accommodation fees and more. Visit this link to learn more and apply.

Other events

• The Summit will take place in the same week as the annual AtoZ in-person Learning Session on October 17, which is a key opportunity for new and existing members of the Advance to Zero movement to meet and share progress towards our common goal of ending homelessness. Participation for Advance to Zero communities is prioritised, but there are a limited number of general admission tickets for those interested in attending. Separate registration is required for the Learning Session.
• We will be hosting a local government workshop on October 15 and an AHVTT training session on October 18.

The Summit is proudly sponsored by: