Housing All Australians

In New York City, over 78,000 people are homeless on a single night. We must act now to prevent Australia from facing a similarly unmanageable problem. We recently held a national tour, 'Homelessness Is A Housing Problem' to bring together the key leaders in the housing community to reshape the national conversation on housing and homelessness. Housing All Australians co-founder, Robert Pradolin GAICD, here discusses the impact of homelessness on Australia's veterans. Watch the 'Homelessness Is A Housing Problem' keynote speech here and take steps to make change: https://hubs.ly/Q02Q581D0

Thrilled to share that we've added Project Net Zero to our list of brilliant Industry Supporters. We are alligned in our mission to empower communities and make important changes. Project Net Zero proactively redirects items away from landfills by repurposing, reusing, and donating office and hotel furniture as well as non-fixed assets to community organisations. They are at the forefront of introducing innovative solutions that defy conventional waste management practices, offering cost-competitive alternatives to traditional disposal methods. Project Net Zero is a 100% Indigenous owned and operated business, providing national de-fit services to corporates, companies and businesses for both loose furniture and fixed assets, along with make good services. We're passionate supporters of their work and look forward to building a more resilient and supportive network.

Welcoming @David Cant to the Housing All Australians Queensland State Management Committee - we're thrilled to have you! David has over 40 years’ experience in providing housing for those on low incomes in UK and Australia. Taking a sabbatical from the role of CEO of a housing association in inner London in 2000, David was invited to design a housing trust for the QLD Government. This became the Brisbane Housing Company (BHC). David served as the inaugural CEO of BHC Creating Liveable Communities for 15 years until 2017 and was appointed as an inaugural director of the federally funded bank for community housing, the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) in 2018. David remains a strong believer in the key role that the community housing sector can and should play in meeting the housing needs of Australians. In support of this goal, David was the Independent Chair of the Board of PowerHousing Australia from 2020-2023. Currently David serves on the board of Uniting Vic Tas the largest community services organisation in Victoria and is co-Chair of Under 1 Roofa consortium of housing and homelessness organisations in Brisbane. Please reach out to David with questions about HAA, if you have funding or pop-up housing pportunities.

In the past five years: 🏠 We have generated $7.5 million in pro bono building materials, furnishings, professional skills and services to transform accommodation at no cost to the government. 🏠 We have enabled the housing of 170+ people who would otherwise not be housed 🏠 We have published 3 hallmark reports on the long-term economic impact underproviding public, social and affordable housing. These have been downloaded 1800+ times and featured in 50+ published articles. Housing All Australians is the conduit between businesses that care about homelessness and tangible projects on the ground. Help us achieve our goal to create new housing for 1000 vulnerable Australians by 2030: https://hubs.ly/Q02TclVC0 Better Living Group Metricon Mirvac Hansen Yuncken RPS MinterEllison DuluxGroup Interface Quest Apartment Hotel Cobild PEXA Bendigo Bank Linen House Australia YWCA Australia Bridge It Uniting

Preventing Homelessness: Lessons from the US Housing Crisis. Housing All Australians national tour, 'Homelessness Is A Housing Problem' brought together key leaders in the housing community to reshape the national conversation on housing and homelessness. Here, keynote speaker, Professor Gregg Colburn (University of Washington) discusses the tipping point in the US and turns a mirror to us. Watch the 'Homelessness Is A Housing Problem' keynote speech here and take steps to make change: https://hubs.ly/Q02Q56sR0

As Brisbane gears up for Olympic glory, a silent crisis looms. In the last 18 months, the number of homeless families has nearly tripled. This isn't just a statistic—it's a glimpse into a future we can still change. "You have 20-25 years left to avoid repeating our mistakes," warns Associate Professor Gregg Colburn from the University of Washington. His recent tour of Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane revealed a chilling truth: our cities are primed for a homelessness explosion. Karyn Walsh, CEO of Micah Projects puts it bluntly: "It's always going to cost, but it's going to cost more if you don't do it." Her organisation, on the frontlines of this battle, sees the human toll daily. The solution? It's not just about individual circumstances—it's about housing. Housing advocates are demanding action: release more public land, increase affordable housing supply, and slash public housing wait lists. But time is running out. "Homelessness is not only a social problem, it's an economic one," says Robert Pradolin GAICD, Executive Director of Housing All Australians. "We're allowing it to be normalised, eroding the fabric of our society. The consequences? We're leaving them to our grandchildren." This isn't just about housing—it's about the future of our cities, our economy, and our national character. Will we act now? The choice is ours. The time is now. Missed it? You can watch the stunning 30-minute address right here: https://hubs.ly/Q02V1Hnp0 The Courier-Mail

Join our industry partners, ULI Australia in Melbourne this week for an event focussed on pushing the boundaries on delivering meaningful change in the housing sector.    Australia, like much of the global real estate industry, is grappling with a housing affordability crisis. In this solutions-focused discussion, our expert panelists will explore immediate actions that can drive government and private sector collaboration, push mandated housing supply, and highlight both international and local success stories. Housing attainability has reached an all-time low, particularly for lower-income individuals and families. Reversing this trend is a top priority for ULI, and delivering a broader range of housing options is key to making meaningful progress. A diverse housing spectrum, including Affordable Housing, is crucial in creating more equitable and livable cities. Learn: 🏡 Understanding the role of Affordable Housing within the broader Housing Spectrum. 🏡 Insights into successful delivery models and the keys to their success. 🏡 Practical steps to help you contribute to delivering more affordable housing options in your city.

Welcoming Tracy Dare to the Housing All Australians Queensland State Management Committee - we're thrilled to have you! Tracy Dare is an experienced non-executive director and industry body committee member, as well as a senior executive leader. She has extensive property and human services experience, across a variety of roles, including across affordable, social and seniors housing and with service delivery for vulnerable persons including child and family services, seniors and ageing and with CHSPs. Tracy is a leader in strategy; innovation & change; strategic partnerships; property strategy, acquisitions, development and asset management; business growth and performance; governance risk and financial management; and customer-centric design and service delivery. With a strong focus on customer and stakeholder value, Tracy brings a passion for making a difference and striving to ensure safe, secure and affordable housing is available to everyone in our communities coupled with support services as and when needed. Please reach out to Tracy with questions about HAA, if you have funding or pop-up housing pportunities.

Our industry partners have generated $7.5 million in pro bono building materials, furnishings, professional skills and services to transform accommodation at no cost to the government. Housing All Australians is the conduit between businesses that care about homelessness and tangible projects on the ground. We’re not filling our bucket; we’re the charity helping other housing charities create housing faster. You can have a multiplier effect with us; unlocking new housing projects and having a collective voice in all Australian states and territories. Help us achieve our goal to create new housing for 1000 vulnerable Australians by 2030: https://hubs.ly/Q02TcmgG0 Better Living Group Metricon Mirvac Hansen Yuncken RPS MinterEllison DuluxGroup Interface Quest Apartment Hotel Cobild PEXA Bendigo Bank Linen House Australia YWCA Australia Bridge It Uniting

In New York City, over 78,000 people are homeless on a single night. We must act now to prevent Australia from facing a similarly unmanageable problem. We recently held a national tour, 'Homelessness Is A Housing Problem' to bring together the key leaders in the housing community to reshape the national conversation on housing and homelessness. Housing All Australians co-founder, Robert Pradolin GAICD, here discusses this crucial call for future generations. Watch the 'Homelessness Is A Housing Problem' keynote speech here and take steps to make change: https://hubs.ly/Q02Q52Q30