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.
Pre-Budget submission to the Australian Government
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.
Homelessness amongst older people aged over 55 years in New South Wales
Research by the National Older Women’s Housing and Homelessness Working Group including the Mercy Foundation.