Sydney - Leadership Academy on Ending Homelessness 2026

The Leadership Academy on Ending Homelessness began in 2015. 

Founded by Iain De Jong of OrgCode Consulting, the impetus to focus on leadership development as it relates to ending homelessness was inspired by Iain’s travels throughout Canada and the United States.  

From his experiences, Iain discovered that the essential ingredient that seemed to distinguish communities making progress in reducing homelessness and those that were not, was often a matter of the strength of leadership, not the technical training and skills of the workforce. 

Now, in partnership with the AAEH, the Leadership Academy is expanding its operations to Australia, where 29 communities around the country are currently working to end homelessness through the Advance to Zero methodology. 

NOT A CONFERENCE 

The Leadership Academy is NOT a conference. 

It is an event that blends instruction with intensive discussions with 

other emerging and established leaders. The Academy cultivates an opportunity for leaders to continue informal discussions at the end of the regularly scheduled program, and each attendee is intentionally grouped together with others that they either have something to learn from or something to teach. 

OUTCOMES 

Individuals participating in this program will: 

• Better understand their leadership style by looking at their strengths and areas for personal and professional development. 

• Develop their potential, and that of their organisation as a vision leader in ending homelessness. 

• Explore principles, practices, and leadership models to improve their leadership approach. 

• Explore new models and tools for creating positive relationships with others. 

• Be part of a supportive learning community. 

• Create new networks and collaborations across Australia.