I am advised that the 2019-20 Budget includes an investment of $1 billion to continue the NSW Government's commitment to tackling housing and homelessness. This also includes new funding of $61 million over four years to implement the NSW Homelessness Strategy. More information available at: https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au

I am also advised that in 2019-20 the NSW Government will spend over $200 million to provide Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS). This includes a funding of over $5.6 million per annum to six SHS that provide assistance to people experiencing homelessness in the Wallsend Electorate. More information available at: https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au

These services include support, referral and information, and after hours responses for people most at risk of becoming homeless including, women experiencing domestic and family violence, people sleeping rough, young people leaving care, people with mental health issues and people living in unsafe conditions.