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What is the Advance to Zero framework?

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The Advance to Zero (AtoZ) framework is a methodology developed by the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness to confront the nation's homelessness crisis.  

Using a housing-first approach, real-time By-Name List data, and other prevention and coordination systems, the AtoZ framework represents the whole sector putting its best foot forward as they work to end rough sleeping across Australia. 

The methodology is being implemented in cities and states across Australia to create a cohesive and transparent system that works to support all organisations that work to end homelessness. 

The end-goal of Advance to Zero is to achieve and maintain functional zero homelessness across all of Australia.