We know that ending homelessness is possible, but only if we work together in new ways.

The 2025 South Australian Zero Homelessness Summit, presented by the South Australian Alliance to End Homelessness (SAAEH) in partnership with the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness (AAEH), is an event dedicated to bringing together key stakeholders across the state to drive real solutions to end homelessness in South Australia.

Unlike the biennial national Summit, which focuses on efforts across Australia, this event is specifically designed for South Australia to strengthen local collaboration, highlight community initiatives and shape a shared strategy for state and local advocacy.

At the SA Zero Homelessness Summit, we will:

Show that homelessness is solvable by showcasing proven solutions from South Australia and beyond, including Advance to Zero.
Strengthen collaboration across government, community organisations and housing providers to accelerate progress.
Elevate lived experience voices to ensure that the people most affected are central to the conversation.
Align advocacy efforts ahead of the South Australian state election, securing commitments and investment to end homelessness.

This is a key opportunity to connect with others working to end homelessness in SA, share knowledge and take collective action to ensure everyone has a safe place to call home.

Event details

🗓️ Date: Thursday 23 October 2025

🕤 Time: 8:00am–5:00pm ACDT

📍 Location: Adelaide Convention Centre

💬 Includes entry to post-Summit networking event in venue foyer (5-6pm)

🎟️ Price: $394.90 (incl. GST) early bird; $440 (incl. GST) regular price

Financial assistance and lived experience participation

We are committed to making the SA Zero Homelessness Summit as accessible and inclusive as possible. A limited number of supported places will be available for people with lived experience of homelessness and others who may face financial barriers to attending.

Applications have now closed.

What to expect

Program

Visit our website to view the Summit program.

Please note: Program is subject to change prior to the event.

Speakers

Below is just a preview of some of the speakers we'll be hearing from at the Summit. View the full lineup of speakers here.

Lorraine McGrath, CEO, Simon Community Scotland
Dr Kate Raynor, Director, Centre for Equitable Housing, Per Capita
The Hon. Nat Cook MP, South Australian Minister for Human Services and Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well
The Hon. Michelle Lensink MLC, South Australian Shadow Minister for Housing and Human Services
The Hon. Robert Simms MLC, Greens spokesperson for Housing and Human Services
Leanne Mitchell, local government consultant and Churchill Fellow
Leah Watkins, Manager of Tenant Engagement, Housing Choices
Kylie Degenhardt, Executive Manager, Cultural Clinician, Aboriginal Family Support Services
Patricia Cotton, CEO, Aboriginal Sobriety Group

And many more!

Part of SA Zero Homelessness Summit Week

This event is part of a week of learning and collaboration to end homelessness in South Australia. You can also join us for:

Workshop: Advancing local government’s role in ending homelessness (Oct 22) – exploring the role of councils in community-led responses. Book here
Training: Housing First 101 – Practical skills for impact (Oct 24) – practical tools, frameworks and insights into Housing First and how to apply it across roles. Book here

Attend one, two or all three sessions – tickets for each event are sold separately. Learn more

The Summit is proudly sponsored by:

Interested in sponsoring the Summit?
We’re still welcoming sponsors to support the SA Zero Homelessness Summit. If you’d like to help make the event more accessible and impactful, please get in touch at info@saaeh.org.au.

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