Benn Dorrington, Industry Editor and Analyst
First published 21 Oct 2026, 4:54pm
Real estate group Jellis Craig has donated $25,000 to A Home For All Foundation to help people experiencing homelessness due to domestic and family violence across Australia.
The Jellis Craig Foundation, the group's charity arm, made the contribution this month as part of its inaugural foundation month to fundraise and raise awareness about homelessness, mental health and economic disadvantage.
Led by Australia's property industry and backed by REA Group, A Home For All Foundation drives awareness and raises funds to help people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.
Jellis Craig Foundation general manager Elizabeth Morello said the financial donation was only part of the story.
"It's also about creating awareness across our network and throughout the property industry," Ms Morello said.
"Homelessness is such a complex issue, and no single organisation can solve this alone.
About 122,000 Australians experience homelessness on any given night, according to 2021 Census figures.
"We can do more together when we come together, and that's been a really big factor for us."
Jellis Craig staff have also been getting behind homelessness awareness initiatives, including sleeping out for a night, taking on the challenge of preparing a meal for $5 or less, and supporting local activities that encourage greater understanding of homelessness.
People from right across the property industry have been taking part in A Night Without Home, which is an annual fundraiser held by A Home for All in October.
Join the movement, for a home for all
This October, A Home for All Foundation is raising funds to help end homelessness in Australia. Every dollar goes directly to the cause, because everyone deserves a place to call home.
It encourages Australians to spend a night without home comforts to raise awareness and funds to help end homelessness, with a target of raising $1 million this year.
Australia's homelessness crisis is confronting, and getting worse.
The figures around homelessness in Australia are staggering, with around one in 10 Australians at risk of becoming homeless.
Jellis Craig Foundation general manager Elizabeth Morello says homelessness is a complex issue, and no single organisation can solve it alone. Picture: Supplied
On any given night, about 122,000 Australians are experiencing homelessness, according to 2021 Census figures.
Overall, 94% of those experiencing homelessness aren’t sleeping rough. They’re couch surfing, living in cars, or moving through temporary accommodation.
The Jellis Craig Foundation is also holding its inaugural foundation month this month as well, and hopes to raise $100,000 to support its charity partners.
In addition to A Night Without Home activities, Jellis Craig staff and supporters have participated in the very first Foundation Month Classic fun run and annual Golf Day to raise funds for their charity partners.
Alongside A Home for All, the Jellis Craig Foundation will also support Lighthouse Foundation, The Big Umbrella, LifeChanger Foundation and McAuley Community Services for Women.
These organisations support people experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, mental health challenges and other forms of disadvantage.
A Night Without Home is aiming to raise $1 million for homelessness services and support this month.
Established in 2013, the Jellis Craig Foundation has raised more than $4 million through a contribution to the foundation from every property sold through the Jellis Craig network, alongside contributions from staff, volunteers and community supporters.
As part of the A Night Without Home campaign, participants can choose their challenge – sleep in a car, spend a night on a friend’s couch, hold an office overnighter with their team, or go without everyday home comforts.
The money raised by A Home For All will go to charities working on the ground across Australia to support people experiencing homelessness due to domestic and family violence.
Jellis Craig's Foundation Month Classic fun run in Melbourne earlier this month. Picture: Supplied
Last year in its inaugural year, the foundation raised more than $1 million through the campaign, and so far this year, more than $800,000 has been raised.
Last year, the fundraising proceeds were distributed to four organisations that help people experiencing homelessness due to domestic and family violence: Women's Community Shelters, Friends with Dignity, Justice Connect, and Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia.
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