Real estate agents and property professionals rallied around the recently launched A Home For All Foundation throughout October and November to raise much-needed funds and awareness to end homelessness in Australia.
More than 122,000 people experience homelessness and housing insecurity on any given night according to 2021 census figures, with one in 10 Aussies just a single setback away from losing their home.
Most homelessness is hidden, with the majority of people experiencing homelessness often couch surfing, living in cars, or staying in temporary accommodation without security.
Within there lies an even more shocking trend, with the number of people experiencing homelessness as a result of domestic and family violence growing significantly in recent years, more than doubling between 2021 and 2024, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
The issue has energised the country’s property industry to participate in the A Night Wihtout Home initiative since the start of October, prompting many to couch surf or sleep in cars, offices and other spots to fundraise and learn more about the issue.
The initiative kickstarted a wave of giving back, with Ray White donating $43,000 raised from a charity auction held earlier this year.
“Our industry is powerful and we’re in a position to help drive this change and to start important conversations that help make a real difference in local communities,” said Natalie Hortz, A Home for All Foundation advisory committee member and head of organisational development at Ray White.
In another example of giving back, one business donated its Christmas party budget and more to the foundation.
People across the country shared their stories of spending the night in their cars in public carparks or trying to sleep outside without home comforts to get a small sense of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness.
It also ignited a conversation about the true scale of Australia’s homelessness crisis, with participants calling for action and sharing their own personal stories of housing insecurity.
All funds raised for this year’s challenge will be allocated to charities who support people experiencing homelessness as a result of domestic and family violence.
Christine Mikhael, A Home for All Foundation advisory committee chair and chief executive of LJ Hooker, said the fundraising success of A Night Without Home highlighted what’s possible when the industry unites and works together.
“The momentum we’ve seen so far has been incredible and it’s only the beginning,” Ms Mikhael said.
“A heartfelt thank you to our incredible launch partners, our matched donation partners, and to every single person who has participated and donated to help us reach our initial fundraising goal.”
Leaders and experts from across the housing spectrum have volunteered to sit on the foundation’s advisory committee and ensure funds were channelled where they were needed most.
REA Group, the publisher of realestate.com.au, has committed to covering the foundation's administration costs, among other contributions.
"REA backing this foundation means that 100% of the money raised will go to charities, with REA covering all admin costs associated with the running of the foundation,” REA Group chief customer and commericial officer Kul Singh said.
A Home for All Foundation was established in September this year and builds on the real estate sector's ongoing advocacy and action to tackle homelessness in Australia.
All funds raised from the campaign will be distributed in early 2026.
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