• 7:30
• Eureka Room 1

Sunrise session: Regional Housing – a morning’s journey around Australia

Long before Covid19 encouraged thousands to fulfil their dream of a ‘sea or tree change’, regional communities have become increasingly concerned about housing. While traditionally cheaper than big cities many regional towns are confronting an array of concerns: rising unaffordability; lack of affordable rental stock; large lot development that risk sprawling; and dwelling stock that’s often mismatched with the needs of an aging local demographic.

Presented by

• 7:30
• Eureka Room 2

Sunrise session: Big Housing Build – Delivering safe, connected and thriving communities through design

This is your chance to learn more about the Victorian Government’s Big Housing Build. The project will construct more than 12,000 homes in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria including 9,300 social housing homes and 2,900 affordable and low cost homes. The session will provide an overview of the master planning work for newly identified social housing sites that are currently out for public consultation as well as a summary of the designs of the ‘fast start’ sites.

Presenters

• Emma Appleton, Homes Victoria

• Joanne Wandel, Homes Victoria

Presented by

• 7:30
• Eureka Room 3

Sunrise session: Everybody's Home

Changing the story – an update on the campaign to fix Australia’s housing crisis

The Everybody’s Home campaign launched in April 2018 and has grown to be an alliance of over 500 organisations and more than 32,000 individual supporters working together to achieve change.
Hear about Everybody’s Home marginal seats polling on affordable housing conducted in February 2022 and the strategy through to, and beyond the election, to increase the Federal Government’s investment in social housing.


Kate Colvin, National Spokesperson, Everybody’s Home – strategy to influence change:
Kate is Deputy CEO of Victoria’s peak body for homelessness, Council to Homeless Persons and has led several national housing campaigns including Everybody’s Home, Vote Home and Australians for Affordable Housing.

Nick Lucchinelli, Director, Horton Advisory – marginal seats polling and a narrative to change the national conversation :
Nick is a Director of communications agency Horton Advisory, and a communication expert who specialises in media relations, crisis communication, narrative framing, and message development.

Wendy Hayhurst, CEO, Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) – lobbying for new housing financing models :
Wendy leads the national peak body CHIA, representing not for profit community housing organisations across Australia, and has over 30 years’ experience in the housing industry. Wendy has been instrumental in the development of the Housing Boost Aggregator and the strategy to bring this model to the Government’s attention.

Presented by

Available Virtually

• 9:00
• Goldfields Theatre

Welcome to the conference

Includes Welcome to Country, Introduction from AHURI and Ministerial addresses

• Uncle Ringo Terrick, Wurundjeri Elder

• The Hon Richard Wynne MP, Minister for Housing, Minister for Planning

• Dr Michael Fotheringham, AHURI

Available Virtually

• 9:30
• Jane Caro AM
• Goldfields Theatre

Opening keynote: Jane Caro AM

A big picture look at the current state of Australia’s housing systems – this session will pose questions for delegates to consider as they attend the conference. Explores how the conference

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• 10:30
• Exhibition Precinct

Morning Tea

• 11.15am
• Various (see below)

Concurrent Sessions

See below for description of sessions and locations

Available Virtually

• 11.15am
• Sovereign Room

No vacancy: private rental after COVID-19

Renters were heavily impacted during the pandemic, particularly during long lockdowns in Victoria and NSW. Examining the impacts on renters and landlords from COVID19 and exploring how to create a more resilient rental system, and cater for people renting long term.

Presenters

• Dr Jemima Mowbray, Tenant’s Union of NSW

• Jennifer Beveridge, Tenants Victoria

• Leah Calnan, REIV

• Helen Tighe, Bridge Housing

Facilitator

• Heather Holst, Victorian Commissioner for Residential Tenancies

Available Virtually

• 11.15am
• Goldfields Theatre

Meeting the housing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander households

What works to sustain Indigenous housing in remote, regional and urban housing across Australia? Examining
the impacts of the pandemic on housing needs and surrounding services

Presenters

• Professor Tess Lea, The University of Sydney

• Dr Megan Moskos, The University of Adelaide

• Nattlie Smith, Aboriginal Housing Office

• Matthew Duggan , Homes Victoria

Facilitator

• Sean Armistead, Indigenous Business Australia

Sponsored by

• 11.15am
• Eureka Room 2

Housing’s role in support and recovery for people with mental ill health

As Australia grapples with improving our mental health system, and implement reforms across the nation –
what are the challenges in finding the right housing for people with mental ill health?

Presenters

• Mark Heeney, Mind Australia

• Nicholas White, Mind Australia

• Ingrid Ozolos AM, Homes Victoria

• Katherine Riddell, Homes Victoria

• Jamie Waring , Neami National

Facilitator

• Dr Nicola Brackertz, AHURI

Available Virtually

• 11:15am
• Eureka Room 1

Staying home: supporting ageing in place

With a majority of Australians preferring to age at home, what are the settings required to support ageing in
place across housing tenures and how can this be informed by the Aged Care Royal Commission?

Presenters

• Victoria Cornell, EHC

• Dr Debbie Faulkner, University of South Australia

• Dr Matthew Hutchinson, Peddle Thorp

Facilitator

• Peter White, Department of Communities Tasmania

• 11:15am
• Eureka Room 3

Lessons from the frontline in DFV support services

Much reform has occurred in recent years to support housing options for DFV survivors. This session presents
case studies from practitioners and advocacy organisations

Presenters

• Justin Cantelo, Housing Plus

• Fiona Caniglia, Q Shelter

• Jocelyn Bignold OAM, McAuley Community Services for Women

Facilitator

• Katherine McKernan, Homelessness NSW

Available Virtually

• 11:15am
• Exhibition Precinct

THINK TANK: Build-to-rent in Australia: the state of play

Build-to-rent (BTR) has been long discussed but remains undeveloped in an affordable housing context. Short
presentations examine BTR in Australia.

Presenters

• Kris Daff, Assemble

• Luke Mackintosh, EY

• Shaun Whittaker, Holding Redlich

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• 12:45
• Exhibition Precinct

Lunch

Enjoy lunch, networking and visiting the exhibitor stands. Please note that The Exchange session will commence at 1pm.

• 1.00pm
• Eureka Room 2

The Exchange: Homes Victoria

Understanding social and economic disadvantage in public housing – the power of linked data

Homes Victoria is committed to building new evidence platforms that links administrative data and seeks the lived experience of public housing residents in new ways to understand and start taking action on socioeconomic disadvantage.

One of the largest linked data sets in Victoria examines service usage and outcomes for over 115,000 public housing residents across the State; and the world’s largest single jurisdictional public housing survey provides a snapshot of the lived experiences of residents. It’s the first plank in Homes Victoria’s broader response to working with communities, which will be further explored in tomorrow’s concurrent session Supportive social housing landlords

Presenters

• Dr Alex Dordevic, Homes Victoria

• Dr Maya Ramakrishnan, Homes Victoria

Presented by

• 1:45pm
• Various (see below)

Concurrent Sessions

See below for description of sessions and location

Available Virtually

• 1:45 PM
• Sovereign Room

Unlocking key worker housing affordability

The pandemic has highlighted the essential nature of key workers and the affordability and commuting
challenges they face in our major cities. What are the current challenges for key workers across Australia.

Presenters

• Tim Buskens, HOPE Housing

• Dr Catherine Gilbert, The Univeristy of Sydney

• Chris Smith, Foundation Housing

Facilitator

• Dr Gina Zappia, AHURI

Available Virtually

• 1:45pm
• Goldfields Theatre

Accommodating changing populations in regional Australia

Changing population dynamics during and post pandemic: what do they mean for regional housing markets,
regional employment, service delivery, infrastructure, and economic restructuring?

Presenters

• Professor Andrew Beer, University of South Australia

• Damien White, Centre for Population

• Ivan Simon, NATSHIA

Facilitator

• Liz de Chastel, Australian Local Government Association

• 1:45pm
• Eureka Room 2

Exiting care, entering a stable home: better supporting young people

Exiting care for young people remains a key driver of homelessness. What does the latest research tell us and what examples can help drive reform at scale?

Presenters

• Jacinta Chavulak, Monash University

• Sarah Morris, Lived Experience

• Paul McDonald, Anglicare Victoria

Facilitator

• Dr Nicola Brackertz, AHURI

• 1:45pm
• Eureka Room 3

The looming insurance crisis is a housing affordability crisis: What’s the problem and what can be done about it?

As climate change generates more damaging weather-related events more often, the rising costs of home insurance premiu will redistribute risk across households and put access to insurance firmly on the housing affordability agenda.

Presenters

• Dr Toby Freeman, South Australian Council of Social Services

• Dr Emily Porter, Brotherhood of St. Laurence

• Dr Antonia Settle, University of Melbourne

Facilitator

• Bridget Tehan, Victorian Council of Social Services

Available Virtually

• 1:45pm
• Eureka Room 1

Community housing providers in the disability housing market

What are the challenges, barriers and opportunities for CHPs providing housing to NDIS participants including people eligible for specialist disability accommodation?

Presenters

• Wendy Hayhurst, Community Housing Industry Association

• Charles Northcote, BlueCHP Ltd

• Nicholas Proud, PowerHousing Australia

Facilitator

• Alecia Rathbone, Summer Foundation

• 1:45pm
• Room 219

South Australia's Homelessness Alliances: A case study

The level of collaboration and innovation demonstrated by the Alliances during the COVID-19 lockdowns has provided an early indication of the strength of this model, with lessons to be learned for other jurisdictions.

Presenters

• Ian Cox, SA Housing Authority

• Anna-Kate Chervatin, SA Housing Authority

• Orla Matthews, Padninthi Kumangka Wardli, the North West Alliance

• Shaya Nettle, Towards Home Alliance

Facilitator

• Sherri Bruinhout, Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Available Virtually

• 1:45pm
• Exhibition Precinct

THINK TANK: On for young and old…collaborating for impact.

Collaborative approaches to change.

Presenters

• Dr Tom Alves, AHURI

• Julia Baron, YACVic

• Richard Gilmour, Department of Community Tasmania

• Bryan Lipmann AM, Wintringham

• Shorna Moore, Melbourne City Mission

• 3:15 PM
• Exhibition Precinct

Afternoon tea

Available Virtually

• 3:45 PM
• Goldfields Theatre

Emerging from the pandemic: Housing and the economy

Taking a big picture view of the economic landscape – drawing together a panel of experts to examine the
impacts of the pandemic on Australia’s housing systems.

Presenters

• Rod Fehring, National Affordable Housing Alliance

• Dr Angela Jackson, Impact Economics and Policy

• Tim Lawless, CoreLogic

• David Rumbens, Deloitte Access Economics

Facilitator

• Madeleine Morris, ABC

• 5:15 PM
• Exhibition Space

Community Housing Limited Official Welcome Reception

Sponsored by

Day 2

• 7.30
• Eureka Room 1

Sunrise Session

Better Relationships = Better Rental Outcomes – How to build positive, purposeful relationships with the real estate industry

Over the last few years, the Tenancy Skills Institute has developed and delivered Australia’s first tenancy education program that is recognised by the real estate industry. With the majority of rental properties in Australia managed by the private sector, it is important that the housing and homelessness sector finds ways to improve relationships with property managers in the private sector. This facilated panel session will give delegates exclusive access into the insights of some of the leaders in the private rental sector.

Presenters

• Laura Valenti, Solutions Property Management

• Rebecca Fogarty, Blackbird & Finch

• Hayley Mitchell, Mitchell Property Training

• Samara Bedwell, Macwell Property Training

• Peter Brewer, REIQ Chairman

• Paul Tommasini, inCommunity Inc

Presented by

• 7.30
• Eureka Room 2

Sunrise Session

Big Housing Build – Social Housing Growth Fund &
Big Housing Build – Ground Lease Model

Presenters

• Holly O’Connell Paladino, Homes Victoria

Presented by

• 7.30
• Eureka Room 3

Sunrise Session

Strange Bedfellows and Usual Suspects

What do the Property Council, National Shelter, SGS Economics and Planning, PwC, ACOSS, CHIA and Industry Super have in common? They all work in alliances of strange bedfellows for the great cause of advocating for more social and affordable housing. They are not the only ones but this session showcases what all these do towards that goal.

This session will focus on the strategic partnerships National Shelter has been engaged in over the past 2-8 years. The panel will present and discuss the work of the Rental Affordability Index, the National Affordable Housing Alliance (NAHA), The Constellation Project and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association NATSIHA.

Speakers include NAHA Chair Mr Rod Fehring, SGS Economics and Planning’s Kishan Ratnam, Keith Bryant and Mr Ivan Simon NATSIHA. Contributing tales from CHIA, BSL and others will also form a part.

The session will be facilitated by National Shelter’s Adrian Pisarski.

Presented by

Available Virtually

• 9.00
• Goldfields Theatre

Virtual international study tour; social housing innovation

A virtual international study tour of current and emerging ideas and innovation in the social, community and affordable housing development from around the world.

Presenters

• Dr Nahoko Kawata, Oita University

• Professor Richard Ronald, Society and Space at the University of Amsterdam (Netherlands)

• Christian Schantl, The City of Vienna – Wiener Wohnen (Vienna Living)

Facilitator

• Dr Tom Alves, AHURI

Sponsored by

• 10:30am
• Exhibition Precinct

Morning tea

Available Virtually

• 11am
• Goldfields Theatre

State of the nation

A panel session drawing together leaders from a range of segments of Australia’s housing systems, covering housing policy, research and advocacy, community housing, public housing, private rentals and homeownership, to share recent lessons, discuss policy priorities, and looming challenges.

The focus of the session will be observations of the challenges and lessons of the pandemic period for Australian housing: What have we learned, and how will be use these lessons to achieve better housing outcomes into the future?

Presenters

• Ben Rimmer, Homes Victoria

• Professor Emma Baker, University of Adelaide

• Nathan Dal Bon, NHFIC

• Heather Holst, Victorian Commission for Residential Tenancies

• Rebecca Pinkstone, Bridge Housing

• Adrian Pisarski, National Shelter

Facilitator

• Dr Michael Fotheringham, AHURI

Sponsored by

• 12.30
• Exhibition Precinct

Lunch

• 12.45
• Eureka Room 3

The Exchange

How Zavanti Housing System supports sector, provider and customer resilience, connection and transformation.

Presenters

• Warren Fernandez, Zavanti Housing

Presented by

• 1.30pm-3pm

Concurrent sessions

A series of concurrent sessions and Think Tank to select from. See below

• 1:30pm
• Goldfields Theatre

Large-scale housing investment in Australia

Taking stock of the effectiveness of institutional investment in Australia’s the housing sector?
Superannuation funds want to invest, but what enablers need to be in place? What do international
markets teach us?

Presenters

• Carrie Hamilton, Housing Action Network

• Andrew Hannan, Community Homes Canberra

• Wendy Hayhurst, Community Housing Industry Association

• Associate Professor Andi Nygaard, Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology

Facilitator

• Gemma Pinnell, Industry Super Australia

• 1:30pm
• Eureka Room 2

At home with disability accommodation

Reform to support and funding mechanism have been substantially changed through the NDIS period. This session explores approaches to the planning, design, development and ownership of disability accommodation

Presenters

• Rich Austin, Bickerton Masters Architecture

• Joseph Connellan, MC Two Pty

• Stuart Hurst, Enliven Housing

• Faye Minty, Enliven Housing

• Edward Rathbone, Bickerton Masters Architecture

Facilitators

• Melinda van der Westhuizen, Summer Housing

Available Virtually

• 1:30pm
• Eureka Room 1

Indigenous insights

Examining a series of insights into the delivery of housing and support services to Indigenous Australians

Presenters

• Ania Anderst, The George Institute for Global Health

• Megan Davidson, Community Housing Ltd

• Zehrina Hajdic, Community Housing Ltd

• Megan Lawrance, Many Rivers Regional Housing

• Melinda Moore, La Perouse Aboriginal Paediatric Clinic

• Lola Ryan, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

• 1:30pm
• Room 219

Ageing and housing insecurity

Understanding the experience of housing insecurity for women aged 55 years and older; the fastest growing cohort of people experiencing homelessness.

Presenters

• Eloise Atkinson, Deicke Richards

• Dr Natalie Greenland, Mission Australia

• Maggie Shambrook, Housing Older Women’s Movement

• Linda Hahn, Housing Older Women’s Movement

• Fiona Terry, Mission Australia

Facilitator

• Kim Bomford, Housing Choices Tasmania

• 1:30pm
• Eureka Room 3

LGBTIQ+ housing journeys

People across the LGBTIQ+ spectrum experience a variety of housing challenges and this session examines case studies of programs designed to support various cohorts of LGBTIQ+ Australians.

Presenters

• Dr Cal Andrews, The University of Melbourne

• Harper Figliomeni, Pivot Project

• Myfan Jordan, Banyule City Council

• Andrew Rogers, Housing for the Aged Action Group

• Fiona York, Housing for the Aged Action Group

Facilitator

• Professor Wendy Stone, Swinburne University

Available Virtually

• 1:30pm
• Sovereign Room

Enabling landlords to better support vulnerable tenants

Positive landlord engagement with social housing tenants can inform the delivery of improved and appropriate support services. Examining examples of supportive social landlords.

Presenters

• Haley Bowman, Wellways Australia

• Ahmed Dini, Homes Victoria

• Najat Omar, Homes Victoria

• Alison Paterson, Foundation Housing

• Alison Rutherford, Homes Victoria

• Roni Slootzki, Wellways Australia

• Mark Stracey, Homes Victoria

• Leah Watkins, Housing Choices

Facilitator

• Adrian Pisarski, National Shelter

Available Virtually

• 1:30pm
• Exhibition Pricinct

THINK TANK: Workforce resilience and community engagement

Examining case study examples of strategies and program that have improved housing organisations’ performance and delivered better services through engagement with key clients.

Presenters

• Fiona Caniglia, Q Shelter

• Emma Greenhalgh, Q Shelter

• Aimie Meier, Summer Housing Ltd

• Teresa Reed, Mangrove Housing Ltd

• Grace Borsellino, NSW Department of Communities and Justice

Sponsored by

• 3.00pm
• Exhibition Precinct

Afternoon tea

• 3.45pm

Concurrent Sessions

A series of concurrent sessions and Think Tank to select from. See below

• 3:45pm
• Eureka Room 2

The value of innovative social and affordable housing investment

Connecting the need for innovative approaches to the development, delivery and financing of social and affordable housing with the need to measure the value (both economic and social) that derives from investing in social and affordable housing.

Presenters

• Sarah Buckeridge, Hayball

• Associate Professor Louise Crabtree-Hayes, Western Sydney University

• Bianca Hung, Hayball

• Dr Francesco Mancini, Curtin University

• Steven Persson, Homes for Homes

• Dr Francesca Perugia, Curtin University

Facilitator

• Meredith Sussex

Sponsored by

Available Virtually

• 3:45pm
• Sovereign Room

Improving health outcomes through quality housing

Understanding poor quality housing – including insufficient heating, cooling, insulation, disrepair, poor design and overcrowding. What are the impacts of substandard conditions on the physical and mental health of residents?

Presenters

• Professor Emma Baker, University of Adelaide

• Dr Kate Hunter, The George Institute for Global Health & The University of New South Wales

• Ivan Simon, NATSIHA

Facilitator

• John Engeler, Shelter NSW

Sponsored by

• 3:45pm
• Eureka Room 3

Taking stock: how can we build energy efficient homes for the future?

The role of circular economy approaches in energy efficiency and sustainability of housing, and the contributions of retrofitting and new development. What can we learn from international green stimulus models?

Presenters

• Joanna McClellan, Department of Industry, Planning and Environment

• Jess Pomeroy, CHIA Vic

• Agata Wierzbowski, Tenants Victoria

Facilitator

• Davina Rooney, Green Building Council of Australia

Available Virtually

• 3:45pm
• Eureka Room 1

System linkages for vulnerable populations

Linking housing with related support services is integral to a successful and sustainable tenancy for vulnerable populations. Examining the latest evidence along with case study examples of effective housing and support partnerships.

Presenters

• Spike Chiappalone, cohealth

• Associate Professor Cameron Duff, RMIT University

• Stephen Hawkins, Q Shelter

• Karen Lococo, Sacred Heart Mission

Facilitator

• Dr Gina Zappia, AHURI

Available Virtually

• 3:45pm
• Goldfields Theatre

Local partnerships for social and affordable housing

Many social and affordable housing developments have been realised through strong partnerships between different levels of government, not-for-profits and philanthropy organisations. What can we learn from successful examples?

Presenters

• Kate Breen, Affordable Development Outcomes

• Katharine Buden, Development Victoria

• Erin Dolan, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation

• Tim Riley, Property Collectives

• Michelle Roberson, NSW Land and Housing Corporation

• David Toscano, Northern Community Church of Christ

Facilitator

• Humair Ahmed, NSW Department of Communities & Justice

• 3:45pm
• Room 219

Good apartment design – leading architects driving innovation through social housing

Processes and frameworks that enable good design outcomes through urban growth and renewal. What is good design and what is good design governance for higher density housing? Can social housing lead the way by demonstration and innovation?

Presenters

• Rob McGauran, MGC Architects

• Kerstin Thompson, Kerstin Thompson Architects

• Professor Philip Thalis, Hill Thalis Architecture

Facilitator

• Dr Tom Alves, AHURI

Available Virtually

• 3:45pm
• Exhibition Pricinct

THINK TANK Transforming through technology

Embracing new digital solutions, government agencies are enhancing the delivery of services to tenants along with the expansion of their housing portfolios.

Presenters

• Dr Gabriele Caccamo, NSW Land and Housing Corporation
• Lance Carden, NSW Department of Communities and Justice

• Alex Houlston, BOOMPower

• Alice Lawson, SA Housing Authority

Sponsored by

• 6.30pm
• National Gallery of Victoria

Indigenous Business Australia Official Conference Dinner

Join us in the Great Hall at the National Gallery of Victoria for the conference dinner. Price of the dinner also includes access to the fantastic Bark Ladies: Eleven Artists from Yirrkala

Sponsored by

Day 2

• 7.30
• Eureka Room 1

Sunrise Session

Better Relationships = Better Rental Outcomes – How to build positive, purposeful relationships with the real estate industry

Over the last few years, the Tenancy Skills Institute has developed and delivered Australia’s first tenancy education program that is recognised by the real estate industry. With the majority of rental properties in Australia managed by the private sector, it is important that the housing and homelessness sector finds ways to improve relationships with property managers in the private sector. This facilated panel session will give delegates exclusive access into the insights of some of the leaders in the private rental sector.

Presenters

• Laura Valenti, Solutions Property Management

• Rebecca Fogarty, Blackbird & Finch

• Hayley Mitchell, Mitchell Property Training

• Samara Bedwell, Macwell Property Training

• Peter Brewer, REIQ Chairman

• Paul Tommasini, inCommunity Inc

Presented by

• 7.30
• Eureka Room 2

Sunrise Session

Big Housing Build – Social Housing Growth Fund &
Big Housing Build – Ground Lease Model

Presenters

• Holly O’Connell Paladino, Homes Victoria

Presented by

• 7.30
• Eureka Room 3

Sunrise Session

Strange Bedfellows and Usual Suspects

What do the Property Council, National Shelter, SGS Economics and Planning, PwC, ACOSS, CHIA and Industry Super have in common? They all work in alliances of strange bedfellows for the great cause of advocating for more social and affordable housing. They are not the only ones but this session showcases what all these do towards that goal.

This session will focus on the strategic partnerships National Shelter has been engaged in over the past 2-8 years. The panel will present and discuss the work of the Rental Affordability Index, the National Affordable Housing Alliance (NAHA), The Constellation Project and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association NATSIHA.

Speakers include NAHA Chair Mr Rod Fehring, SGS Economics and Planning’s Kishan Ratnam, Keith Bryant and Mr Ivan Simon NATSIHA. Contributing tales from CHIA, BSL and others will also form a part.

The session will be facilitated by National Shelter’s Adrian Pisarski.

Presented by

Available Virtually

• 9.00
• Goldfields Theatre

Virtual international study tour; social housing innovation

A virtual international study tour of current and emerging ideas and innovation in the social, community and affordable housing development from around the world.

Presenters

• Dr Nahoko Kawata, Oita University

• Professor Richard Ronald, Society and Space at the University of Amsterdam (Netherlands)

• Christian Schantl, The City of Vienna – Wiener Wohnen (Vienna Living)

Facilitator

• Dr Tom Alves, AHURI

Sponsored by

• 10:30am
• Exhibition Precinct

Morning tea

Available Virtually

• 11am
• Goldfields Theatre

State of the nation

A panel session drawing together leaders from a range of segments of Australia’s housing systems, covering housing policy, research and advocacy, community housing, public housing, private rentals and homeownership, to share recent lessons, discuss policy priorities, and looming challenges.

The focus of the session will be observations of the challenges and lessons of the pandemic period for Australian housing: What have we learned, and how will be use these lessons to achieve better housing outcomes into the future?

Presenters

• Ben Rimmer, Homes Victoria

• Professor Emma Baker, University of Adelaide

• Nathan Dal Bon, NHFIC

• Heather Holst, Victorian Commission for Residential Tenancies

• Rebecca Pinkstone, Bridge Housing

• Adrian Pisarski, National Shelter

Facilitator

• Dr Michael Fotheringham, AHURI

Sponsored by

• 12.30
• Exhibition Precinct

Lunch

• 12.45
• Eureka Room 3

The Exchange

How Zavanti Housing System supports sector, provider and customer resilience, connection and transformation.

Presenters

• Warren Fernandez, Zavanti Housing

Presented by

• 1.30pm-3pm

Concurrent sessions

A series of concurrent sessions and Think Tank to select from. See below

• 1:30pm
• Goldfields Theatre

Large-scale housing investment in Australia

Taking stock of the effectiveness of institutional investment in Australia’s the housing sector?
Superannuation funds want to invest, but what enablers need to be in place? What do international
markets teach us?

Presenters

• Carrie Hamilton, Housing Action Network

• Andrew Hannan, Community Homes Canberra

• Wendy Hayhurst, Community Housing Industry Association

• Associate Professor Andi Nygaard, Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology

Facilitator

• Gemma Pinnell, Industry Super Australia

• 1:30pm
• Eureka Room 2

At home with disability accommodation

Reform to support and funding mechanism have been substantially changed through the NDIS period. This session explores approaches to the planning, design, development and ownership of disability accommodation

Presenters

• Rich Austin, Bickerton Masters Architecture

• Joseph Connellan, MC Two Pty

• Stuart Hurst, Enliven Housing

• Faye Minty, Enliven Housing

• Edward Rathbone, Bickerton Masters Architecture

Facilitators

• Melinda van der Westhuizen, Summer Housing

Available Virtually

• 1:30pm
• Eureka Room 1

Indigenous insights

Examining a series of insights into the delivery of housing and support services to Indigenous Australians

Presenters

• Ania Anderst, The George Institute for Global Health

• Megan Davidson, Community Housing Ltd

• Zehrina Hajdic, Community Housing Ltd

• Megan Lawrance, Many Rivers Regional Housing

• Melinda Moore, La Perouse Aboriginal Paediatric Clinic

• Lola Ryan, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

• 1:30pm
• Room 219

Ageing and housing insecurity

Understanding the experience of housing insecurity for women aged 55 years and older; the fastest growing cohort of people experiencing homelessness.

Presenters

• Eloise Atkinson, Deicke Richards

• Dr Natalie Greenland, Mission Australia

• Maggie Shambrook, Housing Older Women’s Movement

• Linda Hahn, Housing Older Women’s Movement

• Fiona Terry, Mission Australia

Facilitator

• Kim Bomford, Housing Choices Tasmania

• 1:30pm
• Eureka Room 3

LGBTIQ+ housing journeys

People across the LGBTIQ+ spectrum experience a variety of housing challenges and this session examines case studies of programs designed to support various cohorts of LGBTIQ+ Australians.

Presenters

• Dr Cal Andrews, The University of Melbourne

• Harper Figliomeni, Pivot Project

• Myfan Jordan, Banyule City Council

• Andrew Rogers, Housing for the Aged Action Group

• Fiona York, Housing for the Aged Action Group

Facilitator

• Professor Wendy Stone, Swinburne University

Available Virtually

• 1:30pm
• Sovereign Room

Enabling landlords to better support vulnerable tenants

Positive landlord engagement with social housing tenants can inform the delivery of improved and appropriate support services. Examining examples of supportive social landlords.

Presenters

• Haley Bowman, Wellways Australia

• Ahmed Dini, Homes Victoria

• Najat Omar, Homes Victoria

• Alison Paterson, Foundation Housing

• Alison Rutherford, Homes Victoria

• Roni Slootzki, Wellways Australia

• Mark Stracey, Homes Victoria

• Leah Watkins, Housing Choices

Facilitator

• Adrian Pisarski, National Shelter

Available Virtually

• 1:30pm
• Exhibition Pricinct

THINK TANK: Workforce resilience and community engagement

Examining case study examples of strategies and program that have improved housing organisations’ performance and delivered better services through engagement with key clients.

Presenters

• Fiona Caniglia, Q Shelter

• Emma Greenhalgh, Q Shelter

• Aimie Meier, Summer Housing Ltd

• Teresa Reed, Mangrove Housing Ltd

• Grace Borsellino, NSW Department of Communities and Justice

Sponsored by

• 3.00pm
• Exhibition Precinct

Afternoon tea

• 3.45pm

Concurrent Sessions

A series of concurrent sessions and Think Tank to select from. See below

• 3:45pm
• Eureka Room 2

The value of innovative social and affordable housing investment

Connecting the need for innovative approaches to the development, delivery and financing of social and affordable housing with the need to measure the value (both economic and social) that derives from investing in social and affordable housing.

Presenters

• Sarah Buckeridge, Hayball

• Associate Professor Louise Crabtree-Hayes, Western Sydney University

• Bianca Hung, Hayball

• Dr Francesco Mancini, Curtin University

• Steven Persson, Homes for Homes

• Dr Francesca Perugia, Curtin University

Facilitator

• Meredith Sussex

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• 3:45pm
• Sovereign Room

Improving health outcomes through quality housing

Understanding poor quality housing – including insufficient heating, cooling, insulation, disrepair, poor design and overcrowding. What are the impacts of substandard conditions on the physical and mental health of residents?

Presenters

• Professor Emma Baker, University of Adelaide

• Dr Kate Hunter, The George Institute for Global Health & The University of New South Wales

• Ivan Simon, NATSIHA

Facilitator

• John Engeler, Shelter NSW

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• 3:45pm
• Eureka Room 3

Taking stock: how can we build energy efficient homes for the future?

The role of circular economy approaches in energy efficiency and sustainability of housing, and the contributions of retrofitting and new development. What can we learn from international green stimulus models?

Presenters

• Joanna McClellan, Department of Industry, Planning and Environment

• Jess Pomeroy, CHIA Vic

• Agata Wierzbowski, Tenants Victoria

Facilitator

• Davina Rooney, Green Building Council of Australia

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• 3:45pm
• Eureka Room 1

System linkages for vulnerable populations

Linking housing with related support services is integral to a successful and sustainable tenancy for vulnerable populations. Examining the latest evidence along with case study examples of effective housing and support partnerships.

Presenters

• Spike Chiappalone, cohealth

• Associate Professor Cameron Duff, RMIT University

• Stephen Hawkins, Q Shelter

• Karen Lococo, Sacred Heart Mission

Facilitator

• Dr Gina Zappia, AHURI

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• 3:45pm
• Goldfields Theatre

Local partnerships for social and affordable housing

Many social and affordable housing developments have been realised through strong partnerships between different levels of government, not-for-profits and philanthropy organisations. What can we learn from successful examples?

Presenters

• Kate Breen, Affordable Development Outcomes

• Katharine Buden, Development Victoria

• Erin Dolan, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation

• Tim Riley, Property Collectives

• Michelle Roberson, NSW Land and Housing Corporation

• David Toscano, Northern Community Church of Christ

Facilitator

• Humair Ahmed, NSW Department of Communities & Justice

• 3:45pm
• Room 219

Good apartment design – leading architects driving innovation through social housing

Processes and frameworks that enable good design outcomes through urban growth and renewal. What is good design and what is good design governance for higher density housing? Can social housing lead the way by demonstration and innovation?

Presenters

• Rob McGauran, MGC Architects

• Kerstin Thompson, Kerstin Thompson Architects

• Professor Philip Thalis, Hill Thalis Architecture

Facilitator

• Dr Tom Alves, AHURI

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• 3:45pm
• Exhibition Pricinct

THINK TANK Transforming through technology

Embracing new digital solutions, government agencies are enhancing the delivery of services to tenants along with the expansion of their housing portfolios.

Presenters

• Dr Gabriele Caccamo, NSW Land and Housing Corporation
• Lance Carden, NSW Department of Communities and Justice

• Alex Houlston, BOOMPower

• Alice Lawson, SA Housing Authority

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• 6.30pm
• National Gallery of Victoria

Indigenous Business Australia Official Conference Dinner

Join us in the Great Hall at the National Gallery of Victoria for the conference dinner. Price of the dinner also includes access to the fantastic Bark Ladies: Eleven Artists from Yirrkala

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• 9:00am
• Goldfields Theatre

Welcome to the day

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• 9:05am
• Goldfields Theatre

Plenary: Responsive, resilient and ready: housing systems future

How do housing systems demonstrate crisis resilience in the face of environmental changes and disasters? What policy reform options could enhance housing outcomes in the face of crises?

Presenters

• Adrianne Todman, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

• Crystal Bergemann, Senior Advisor – Climate, Office of the Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Facilitator

• Dr Michael Fotheringham, AHURI

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• 10:35am
• Goldfields Theatre

Wrapping it all up

Pulling together all the sessions across the conference as per the questions posed in the opening session.

Presenters

• Jennifer Cunich, AHURI Chair

• Dr Michael Fotheringham, AHURI

• Dr Tom Alves, AHURI
• Dr Gina Zappia, AHURI

• 11:00am
• Boat Builders Yard

Riverview Group Networking Brunch at Boat Builders Yard (next to MCEC)

Join delegates at the Boat Builders Yard, which is right next door to the MCEC to chat about all that you have heard and learnt over the previous two days.

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