Our Place: Building a fairer housing future

A fairer housing future is possible. Together, we can make it happen.

Join Everybody’s Home for an inspiring end-of-year conversation about building a fairer housing future.

Matt Lloyd-Cape, author of Our Place, will be joined by community advocate and social housing tenant Robyn Hansen, for a conversation facilitated by Everybody’s Home national spokesperson Maiy Azize.

Together, they'll explore what a housing system that works for everyone could look like, reflect on the power of collective action, and imagine what's possible in 2027 and beyond.

After years of collective advocacy, 2026 has brought significant progress on housing tax reform - a powerful reminder that change is possible, even when the challenges seem enormous.

As we look towards 2027, it's time to ask: What else could we achieve together?

In this one-hour online conversation, we'll explore:

• What a fairer, more secure and affordable housing future could look like.

• What this year's progress on housing tax reform teaches us about the power of collective advocacy.

• How we can build momentum for stronger renters' rights and a major expansion of public and community housing.

Join us as we reflect on how far we've come, imagine what's possible, and look ahead to the work we can do together.

Our speakers

Matt Lloyd-Cape - Author of Our Place
Matt Lloyd-Cape is a social research and policy expert. For 25 years he has worked in international NGOs, trade unions, universities and think tanks in many different parts of the world. In 2022, he became the founding director of the Centre for Equitable Housing at the think tank Per Capita, where he is now the principal fellow. Matt is a prominent commentator and advisor on housing policy. His book Our Place: How to solve the housing crisis and rebuild the Australian Dream (La Trobe University Press) was released in September 2026.

Robyn Hansen - Community advocate
Robyn Hansen brings a unique perspective on Australia's housing system, having experienced it as a homeowner, landlord, property manager and renter. After a period of housing insecurity, she moved into social housing in 2024. Now enjoying the stability of a place of her own, Robyn is actively involved in her community through her court support role, sharing her love of lifelong learning and arts and crafts, as well as supporting others to develop their English language and literacy skills. Her story highlights how secure housing enables people to connect, contribute and thrive.

Maiy Azize - National Spokesperson, Everybody's Home
Maiy Azize is the National Spokesperson for Everybody's Home, a national campaign bringing together more than 500 organisations and tens of thousands of supporters to advocate for a fairer housing system. Maiy will facilitate the conversation.

Event details

Thursday 19 November 2026
12:30 AEDT
Online - joining details provided after registration
Free to attend

Who should attend?

Everyone who cares about a fairer housing future is welcome, including housing and community sector workers, volunteers, campaign supporters, advocates and people with lived experience of housing insecurity.

You don't need to have read Our Place or be familiar with housing policy to take part.

Come along to celebrate what's possible, connect with others working for change and help us look towards 2027 with hope and ambition.

Register now - we'd love to see you there!