As we move into another federal election cycle, it is critical to develop a deep understanding of the evidence base and policy agenda surrounding homelessness in Australia so we can work towards ending it.

Join the Centre for Social Impact, Neami National and the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness on Monday 7 February 2022 for the national launch of the Ending Homelessness in Australia report as they, and many others in the community, work towards the goal of ending homelessness in Australia.

An Australian first, the report provides a deep dive analysis of the current state of homelessness in Australia with a focus on what we need to do to end it.

The report also offers a detailed examination of the national Advance to Zero database, which homelessness services have developed over a decade of data collection during registry/connection weeks to understand the needs and vulnerabilities of those experiencing homelessness, with a particular focus on those sleeping rough.

Participants in the webinar will be provided with links to the Ending Homelessness in Australia report and receive further updates as the Ending Homelessness in Australia research and policy program develops throughout 2022.

The Ending Homelessness in Australia webinar will be hosted by David Pearson, CEO of the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness, and will include a presentation of the report’s key findings by Professor Paul Flatau. The online event will also feature a lived experience perspective and panel discussion with Karyn Walsh AM, CEO of Micah Projects, and Shane Jakupec, Regional Manager at Neami National and board member of the End Street Sleeping Collaboration.

Date: Monday 7 February 2022

Time:

Perth—9:30am AWST
Brisbane—11:30am AEST
Adelaide—12:00pm ACDT
Melbourne/ Sydney—12:30pm AEDT

Program:

Welcome
Lived experience speaker
Presentation
Panel discussion
Q&A

Meet the panel:

Professor Paul Flatau, Director of the Centre for Social Impact (UWA)

Professor Paul Flatau is the Director of the Centre for Social Impact at the University of Western Australia and has made a significant contribution to homelessness research in Australia covering a broad set of topics including intergenerational homelessness, homelessness and service integration, the costs of homelessness, mental health and homelessness outcomes, youth homelessness, refugees and homelessness and the funding of homelessness programs.

David Pearson, CEO of the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness (Chair)

David recognises that ending homelessness is possible and that homelessness is not normal or something we should accept. He has worked towards this goal in a range of roles in the community, government, university and philanthropic sectors, including currently as the CEO of the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness. Before this he helped lead the establishment of the Adelaide Zero Project, a collective impact initiative of over 45 organisations all working together to end street homelessness in Adelaide’s inner city. David was a 2020 Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellow, a 2021 Churchill and is a Senior Advisor for the Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH). In 2019 David was recognised as one of the top 40 Under 40 leaders in South Australia.

Karyn Walsh AM, CEO of Micah Projects

Karyn is the CEO of Micah Projects, a not-for-profit providing services across the Brisbane Metropolitan Area to over 6,000 people. Micah Projects provides regional Brisbane domestic violence services, Home for Good homelessness services to individuals, families and children and early intervention young parenting programs. Karyn has been advocating for many years to break down silos between services and systems to improve access and outcomes for people relying on services for their safety, protection and wellbeing. Karyn has worked in the community services sector for over 40 years in direct service delivery, management, governance, collective and collaborative work. She has contributed to national, state and local boards.

Shane Jakupec, Regional Manager at Neami National and board member of the End Street Sleeping Collaboration

Shane is a regional manager for Neami National working in NSW delivering a range of mental health and homelessness services. Shane is also a board member of the End Street Sleeping Collaboration.

Please note: This webinar will be recorded and made available publicly shortly afterwards. By registering for this webinar you will be added to AAEH’s and CSI’s email lists. Please let us know if you would prefer not to receive ongoing updates.