With a growing number of individuals and families at risk due to the COVID-19 crisis, Housing All Australians, Quest and the Salvation Army have joined forces to provide temporary accommodation, nationally, for Australians who are at risk of homelessness as a result of the pandemic.

The new initiative sees Quest, the franchisor of a network of more than 140 serviced apartment hotels across Australia, providing the Salvation Army with temporary accommodation at rates reflecting a break-even position. 

Robert Pradolin, founder of Housing All Australians (HAA), said the partnership was about ensuring vulnerable Australians had a roof over their heads during this crisis, especially with winter approaching.

At a glance: 

• Quest has teamed up with the Salvation Army and Housing All Australians to provide temporary accommodation nationally to Australians at risk of homelessness as a result of COVID-19.
• Quest first partnered with HAA last year to provide short-term transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness.
• The accommodation will be provided at rates reflecting a break-even position.

“Due to this crisis, we know thousands of people have lost their jobs and are struggling to pay rent, we know domestic violence is on the rise and we know these situations can lead to homelessness," he said.

"We want everyone in our community to have a clean, warm and safe place to sleep at night."

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Quest Chief Operating Officer David Mansfield. Source: Quest Apartment Hotels

Quest first partnered with HAA last year to provide short-term transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness.

Chief Operating Officer David Mansfield said the collaboration had become "paramount" in light of recent events.

"We are grateful for the hundreds of passionate Quest franchisees around the country prepared to support this incredibly important initiative with us," he said.

The Salvation Army assists and supports individuals, couples and families right across Australia who may be at risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness by providing a range of services including accommodation, case management services to resolve their homelessness experience.

Livia Carusi, National General Manager, Homelessness at Salvation Army said the partnership was a "wonderful example of the Australian spirit".

"We do have demand for additional accommodation across Australia especially in response to the needs of families," she said.

"By pulling together with caring corporates like Quest and offering a safe, supportive place for disadvantaged Australians, we can make a huge difference to the lives of many in these tough times."  

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