Join us at our upcoming Learning Circle to gain insights from key civil society members leading bold solutions to Australia’s housing crisis.

From declining home ownership and social housing to rising homelessness and rental stress, our national housing crisis requires a combination of interventions.

Fortunately, there are civil society organisations working towards a comprehensive approach, with solutions ranging from community-centred housing design to public campaigns to shift the narrative on renting.

Join us at this interactive session to: 

• Explore the key issues driving housing inequity like inadequate rental protections and uneven cost distribution under current housing policies.
• Learn about innovative responses to shift public thinking on renting, affordable and social housing, and a First Nations-led sustainable housing solution.
• Better understand this critical time for action and the powerful role philanthropy can play in supporting efforts responding to the housing crisis.

We’ll be joined by Tracey Martinovich (Head of Philanthropy, Tripple), Maiy Azize (National Spokesperson, Everybody’s Home), Zoe Chan (Principal Lawyer, Anika Legal) and Simon Quilty (CEO, Wilya Janta).

Thursday 15 August
12pm – 1:30pm AEST
Online via Zoom – Access link to be provided on the day of the event

Tracey Martinovich, Head of Philanthropy, Tripple

With over a decade of senior leadership experience in movement building, Tracey has served as Head of Philanthropy of Tripple since 2022. Tripple is a private investment company that uses the power of money to create real world change. Earlier this year, Tripple launched its first grant round on ‘housing as a human right’ to support initiatives that drive long-term systemic change to transform Australia’s housing landscape.

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.

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.

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.

Register

This session is open to Australian Communities Foundation fundholders and clients. Contact us to register.