NSW homelessness projects get another year THE NSW government says it can guarantee its homelessness services for one more year after signing a $65 million deal with the commonwealth. Community Services Minister Pru Goward on Wednesday announced a 12-month extension of the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness. The agreement delivers $29 million from the federal government. NSW contributes $36 million. The funds go towards more than 40 mainly non-government projects including long-term housing services, financial counselling and specialist mental health services. "We are going above and beyond what is needed under the terms of the agreement to make sure that homeless people across NSW, and those at risk of homelessness, have the best chance of getting the help they need," Ms Goward said in a statement. But she said her government was "disappointed" the deal was only year-long. "Unlike the commonwealth, we know that homelessness can't be solved through stop-start, time-limited funding agreements and the NSW government is looking forward to starting real discussions with the commonwealth about a longer-term arrangement," she said.