Property sector rallies to raise $1m for homelessness

The REA-backed organisation, A Home for All Foundation, held its annual fundraising campaign in October, with industry participants getting behind the cause and raising money in various ways.

Throughout the month, participants took part by making donations, fundraising, couch surfing, sleeping in cars, sleeping overnight in their offices, or going without the comforts of home for a night.

Metricon Homes, Frasers Property, Laing+Simmons, and REA Group held overnight stays at their offices for employees, while Jellis Craig made A Home for All Foundation one of its charity partners for the month.

This year, Metricon Homes topped the fundraising leaderboard, achieving almost $60,000.

A Home for All Foundation advisory committee chair and LJ Hooker CEO, Christine Mikhael, said the funds will help people experiencing homelessness find safety, support and a place to begin again.

“In its second year, A Night Without Home has shown the strength of the property industry when we rally around a shared purpose,” she said.

“I’m proud of everyone who turned one night of reflection into practical support for people experiencing homelessness.”

REA Group chief commercial and marketing Officer, Katrina Konstas, said the property industry’s reach and influence were able to turn awareness into collective action.

“This was my first year taking part in A Night Without Home, and the care and commitment from REA Group employees was wonderful, collectively raising more than $200,000 throughout October, and more than 100 of us participating in the office overnighter,” she said.

The 2026 charity partners included Friends with Dignity, Women’s Community Shelters, and Justice Connect.

Established in 2025, the foundation aims to raise awareness, generate funding and support long-term solutions for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity by partnering with different organisations.