Housing First Nations National Conference

Housing First Nations National Conference Scott Kimber Wed, 21/10/2026 - 15:34 Good morning everyone. I’d like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we are gathered, the Turrbal and Yuggera peoples, and pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Everyone here today knows the importance of safe and secure housing. It is fundamental to a person’s health and wellbeing. And we all know the very real consequences of housing insecurity and homelessness. You see these realities every day. You work alongside families, communities and with organisations pushing to improve outcomes. Improving housing outcomes for First Nations people remains a priority for our government and is central to our shared commitment under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. Genuine partnership also remains at the centre of our approach. We know the best outcomes are achieved when First Nations people are not simply consulted, but when you are designing, leading and delivering solutions. But some governments are still hard of hearing on that. That principle is reflected across our broader housing agenda. Our government is focused on ensuring First Nations people have a ge

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