The human reality of Sydney's homelessness crisis

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalAs makeshift shelters line Sydney’s streets, vulnerable residents and support groups reveal the human reality behind the city's housing crisis.Updated August 1, 2026 — 7:03am,first published 7:00amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:32Joey pinpoints reason behind Storm's fallVideo icon0:52'Flush' hit leads to reportVideo icon0:35Dogs forward scores on the wingVideo icon2:07UK rapper found not guilty of raping Australian fanAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe