Housing in crisis: Election Q&A with Kooyong MP Monique Ryan

Join Kooyong MP Monique Ryan, Everybody’s Home spokesperson Maiy Azize and Deputy CEO of the Council to Homeless Persons Lucas Testro for a crucial community conversation on housing ahead of the 2025 federal election. This discussion will bring together key community organisations and voters to discuss the most pressing housing challenges in Kooyong and explore solutions for a more affordable and fair housing system.

With housing affordability and availability at a breaking point, millions of Australians are struggling to find a safe, secure place to call home. This event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from Ms Ryan about her vision for addressing these challenges and to engage in a collaborative discussion on how we can create a fairer housing system for all.

Joined by key sector organisations, the event will allow the local community to ask questions and raise issues that matter most to Kooyong, ensuring everyone’s voice is heard in this important conversation.

When: Monday March 3, 2025, 12.30pm Melbourne time (AEDT)

Where: Online

Register online to join the conversation and help shape Kooyong's housing future.

Meet our panel:

Maiy Azize

Maiy is National Spokesperson for Everybody’s Home. She is also the Deputy Director of Anglicare Australia - a network of welfare and caring organisations linked to the Anglican Church.

Monique Ryan

Monique is the independent member for Kooyong and a former paediatric neurologist, medical researcher and head of neurology. She left her career to become a voice for the people of Kooyong and advocates for a stronger economy.

Lucas Testro

Lucas is a strategic storyteller and creative leader focused on sparking social change. With an extensive background in film, TV, marketing and branding he is passionate about moving the world forward through storytelling and other communications for Victoria's peak homelessness body.