Research and Reports

HQ-produced research, policy papers and sector publications.

Policy and Advocacy

Re-Inventing the Wheel in the Australian Homelessness System

Stephen Hawkins · May 2026

An issues paper examining why the Australian homelessness service system defaults to reinvention rather than incremental improvement. Analyses four key drivers and proposes a practical roadmap for systemic transformation.

Policy and Advocacy

Strengthening Queensland’s Human Service System Through Connected Governance

Stephen Hawkins · April 2026

A discussion piece examining the case for a hub-and-spoke governance framework for Queensland’s homelessness sector, drawing on AHURI research and international evidence.

Reports

Homelessness Responses in Queensland

Homelessness Queensland · July 2025

Findings from a statewide research project engaging over 400 sector representatives across 14 regional forums. Covers practice consistency, collaboration, supervision, and governance across the Queensland SHS sector.

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