Pages tagged "big thinkers"
Think Local: Can Councils Help to End Homelessness?
As Victorians prepare to vote in council elections, we explore the rise of local solutions to homelessness…
By Meg Mundell
Read moreCash up front: Can no-strings payments help solve homelessness?
What happens if you give homeless people a big cash payment, no strings attached? Dr Jiaying Zhao at the University of British Columbia shares the surprising results of her world-first study…
Read moreFrom decorated soldier to homeless veteran...Jody Letts shares her incredible survival story.
Meet Jody Letts, a decorated former soldier who faced a new battle on return to civilian life…
Unfinished Business: Renters’ Rights and the Housing Crisis
By Jennifer Beveridge, CEO of Tenants Victoria
If you’ve watched the news over this past year, the sight will be familiar: dozens of hopeful people lining up outside a rental property, competing to secure a home.
Prize-winning author Claire G. Coleman was homeless when a life-changing trip set her on a new path.
Celebrated author Claire G. Coleman was homeless when a life-changing trip lit her creative spark… and exposed some burning questions about the place we call Australia.
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Counting Down To Zero: How To Make Homelessness History
On the heels of a whirlwind research tour, Churchill Fellow David Pearson shares his plan to solve homelessness in Australia.
Read moreNatural Wonder: The Art of Survival
From homeless teenager to actor, stuntwoman, and professional artist… The talented Charmaine Tracey shares her insights on creativity, nature, and the “attitude of gratitude”.
How to Avoid Becoming Homeless
Want to ensure you’ll always have a safe place to call home? Dr Meg Mundell shares some tips...
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Rental Wrongs: The View from the Back of the Queue
In today’s cutthroat rental market, many Australians are facing the added hardship of rental discrimination. By Rachel Kurzyp.
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