Voting and homelessness
All Australian citizens aged 18 and over, regardless of their housing situation, have the right to enrol and vote.
By collaborating with community agencies we assist people experiencing homelessness to participate in local council and State elections.
Homeless, not voteless
Being homeless does not make you voteless. If you are experiencing homelessness or do not have access to safe and secure housing, you can enrol with a special form.Homelessness Advisory Group
Our Homelessness Advisory Group has representation from service users and key community agencies. It meets twice a year to provide advice, experience and expertise to help guide the direction of our Homeless not Voteless program.
It’s vital that the VEC’s work in this area is relevant and responsive to the needs of people experiencing homelessness. We are always looking for new members, whether you are a service user, agency worker or policy maker.
For more information or to get involved please contact us.