Australian Communities Foundation’s recent Tackling Inequality Learning Circle, with Tracey Martinovich, Zoe Chan, Simon Quilty and Maiy Azize provided great insights for better giving to support safe, affordable and sustainable housing in Australia. 

From declining home ownership and social housing to rising homelessness and rental stress, our national housing crisis requires a combination of interventions. Learn more about the powerful role philanthropy can play with the summary below.

If you would like to learn more about initiatives addressing the housing crisis and best-practice giving, please contact our team on 03 9412 0412 or email grants@communityfoundation.org.au

Zoe Chan, Principal Lawyer, Anika Legal

Zoe serves as the Principal Lawyer at Anika Legal, a free not-for-profit legal service for renters, fighting for a fair housing system through casework, innovation and systemic advocacy. Zoe is responsible for developing and delivering Anika Legal’s service to address rental inequity.

Maiy Azize, National Spokesperson, Everybody’s Home

Maiy Azize is the National Spokesperson for Everybody’s Home, a national campaign calling on the government to fix Australia’s housing crisis to bring balance back to the system, so that everyone has a secure home. Maiy has also written several major studies, including Priced Out, a report that analyses Australia’s renting crisis and proposes solutions to make housing more affordable.

Simon Quilty, CEO, Wilya Janta

Simon Quilty serves as CEO of Wilya Janta, an Aboriginal not-for-profit cultural consultancy that promotes community agency in the design and construction of housing in Indigenous communities. Simon has a strong background in innovation, research and evaluation within the remote Warumungu context, and is dedicated to making homes that are safer for Indigenous culture and celebrate climate.