our advocacy
The Mercy Foundation is an independent voice, using research and evidence based solutions to influence housing and homelessness policies and partnering with other organisations to drive structural change. The Foundation has a strong focus on advocating for older women’s housing and ending chronic long term homelessness.
Mercy Foundation Pre Budget Submission 2024.25
Pre-Budget submission to the Australian Government
Ageing on the Edge Forum
The Mercy Foundation is a member of the Ageing on the Edge NSW, a coalition of over 140 organisations and supporters. Members advocate for change to address housing and homelessness related issues of older people.
Mercy Foundation Submission to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry
Homelessness amongst older people aged over 55 years in New South Wales
Retiring into Poverty: A national plan for change increasing housing security for older women
Research by the National Older Women’s Housing and Homelessness Working Group including the Mercy Foundation.