Draft Homelessness Strategy
Help shape our Homelessness Strategy
We’re seeking your feedback on the Draft Homelessness Strategy – a document that outlines our role to support ending homelessness in our community.
Homelessness is complex, and there is no simple or single solution. Solutions to homelessness require a commitment from the whole community and all levels of government. Your feedback will help ensure the final strategy reflects our community’s values, needs, and priorities.
Whether you’re a service provider, lived experience advocate, or concerned community member — we want to hear from you.
Purpose of the draft strategy
This draft Strategy presents initiatives for the City to advocate and work together with our community, Specialist Homelessness Services, the housing sector, business sector, and other levels of government to help end homelessness in the Coffs Harbour Local Government Area.
The draft Homelessness Strategy sets out:
- Key drivers and risks contributing to homelessness in our region
- Policies and principles that guide the City’s response to homelessness
- Planned advocacy actions and priorities for the City to support ending homelessness
- Partnership opportunities with Specialist Homelessness Services, community groups, and other sectors and levels of government
It has been developed through early engagement with stakeholders across the housing, health, and social support sectors, and builds on existing initiatives and data.
Ways to Have your Say
We invite you to review the following documents and share your feedback:
- Draft Homelessness Strategy
- Draft Homelessness Policy
- Issues and Options Paper – Homelessness
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You can share your feedback by:
🖥️ Filling out the online submission form below
🏞️ Dropping by our community sausage sizzle: Connect with local homelessness services, ask questions, and enjoy a free sausage sandwich under the fig tree. Monday 4 August, 9.30– 11.30am, at Yarrila Place, Riding Lane entry.
📧 Emailing us at: coffs.council@chcc.nsw.gov.au
📬 Posting your feedback to: Locked Bag 155, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Submissions close Monday 8 September 2025.
What happens next?
All feedback will be reviewed and considered before the final Strategy is presented to Council for endorsement at a future meeting. Your input will help guide Council’s decisions and ensure the City’s response to homelessness is informed by the community.