YWCA Australia is proud to be partnering with the Northern Territory Government and Anglicare NT to support Territorians with lived experience of homelessness to help shape the future of homelessness reform.
Expressions of Interest are now open to join the new Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG), which will provide an opportunity for people who have experienced homelessness or housing insecurity to contribute directly to the design and improvement of the systems and services that support them.
The LEAG will operate Territory-wide, with representation from urban, regional and remote communities, including Aboriginal Territorians and people from diverse backgrounds. The group will provide advice to help inform homelessness policy, planning, governance and service reform across the Northern Territory.
YWCA Australia NT General Manager, Rachael Uebergang, said the group would create a safe and inclusive space for people to share their experiences.
“People with lived experience know what works, what barriers exist and what needs to change to improve the homelessness system across the Territory.
“Through the LEAG, we want to ensure those voices are heard and reflected in the decisions that shape homelessness responses and services.”
Minister for Children and Families, Robyn Cahill, welcomed the establishment of the group and the partnership supporting its delivery.
“Nobody understands the homelessness system better than the people who have lived it. Their voices need to be at the table when we make decisions.
“We’ve backed this properly, with independent coordination and the right support around people, because honest advice needs a safe place to be given. YWCA Australia and Anglicare NT bring real experience to that, and I welcome their partnership.”
Anglicare NT CEO, Craig Kelly, said the initiative represented an important opportunity for the sector.
“By listening to people with lived experience, we can help strengthen homelessness responses and improve pathways to stable housing and support for all Territorians.”
Expressions of Interest close on Friday 21 August 2026, with the homelessness sector encouraged to support clients and individuals with lived experience to apply.
To find out more or submit an Expression of Interest, visit:ywca.org.au/support/leag
The Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG) is being established as part of the Northern Territory Homelessness Strategy 2025–2030, with YWCA Australia appointed by the Northern Territory Government to independently coordinate the group. Backed by an investment of $528,000 per year over four years through the Department of Children and Families, the LEAG will be delivered in partnership with Anglicare NT, with dedicated staff supporting member engagement and participation across the Territory.