Since 1998, Australia has been without a funded and functional national youth affairs peak. That means that young Australians have been without a consistent, independent voice to help shape government and community perspectives on important issues.

The important role of peaks is commonly recognised. Other communities - such as ethnic communities, the ageing, people with disabilities, and families - have government-funded and functional peaks.

Australians for Affordable Housing was formed by a group of community and human service organisations with a national focus, concerned at the declining levels of access to good, secure and affordable housing in Australia. The group argues that only Governments - national, state and local, working together in a collaborative manner can work to end the housing crisis and improve the lives of low and middle income earners.

Find more information at  http://www.affordablehousing.net.au.