Under One Blue Roof

Ending rough sleeping is about providing housing and wrap-around support for people in need. How do we shift homelessness from inevitable to solvable? What are the right policies for creating lasting societal change? And what can we do to take action collectively? Laura is the Chief Impact Officer of Launch Housing [https://www.launchhousing.org.au/], a Melbourne-based community organisation working to end homelessness. Learn more about the Melbourne Zero [https://www.melbournezero.org.au/] campaign. Under One Blue Roof is featured in the ⁠Top 10 Australian Climate Change Podcasts⁠ [Top 10 Australian Climate Change Podcasts] of 2023.

Renewables are a crucial part of mitigating global climate change. But how do we include all households in a just transition? What are the benefits of solar for renters and social housing residents? Are there opportunities for shared roof solar to scale in the future? Kristy is the Chief Technology Officer Global and General Manager Australia of Allume Energy [https://allumeenergy.com/au/], a solar technology company that has developed a world-first solution which enables multi-dwelling residents to access solar energy. Under One Blue Roof is featured in the ⁠Top 10 Australian Climate Change Podcasts⁠ [Top 10 Australian Climate Change Podcasts] of 2023.

Technology is vital to ensuring not-for-profit organisations can deliver services to people who need them most. What opportunities exist for innovation in the not-for-profit sector? Can digital products and services be cleverly designed to create fairer, more sustainable communities? How do we ensure no one is left behind? And can technology for good really solve a wicked problem like homelessness? Mike Davis is Head of Strategic Partnerships and Communications at Infoxchange [https://www.infoxchange.org/au], a not-for-profit social enterprise delivering technology for social justice.

Human behaviour change is necessary to protect the environment and those who rely on it for survival. What is the difference between action and activism? How do we mobilise participation to help communities rebuild? And are there steps we can take to reduce the impacts of extreme weather altogether? Ben Walta specialises in community development and has worked with Keep Australia Beautiful [https://kab.org.au/], CERES Global [https://school.ceres.org.au/groups/ceres-global/], Taungurung Land and Waters Council [https://taungurung.com.au/] and more. He is currently on sabbatical in Aotearoa New Zealand. Under One Blue Roof is featured in the ⁠Top 10 Australian Climate Change Podcasts⁠ [Top 10 Australian Climate Change Podcasts] of 2023.

Competing in the private housing market is becoming more difficult as prices continue to rise. What economic factors contribute to the problem of unaffordable housing? Can alternative pathways to home ownership be scaled to support growing demand? And how can social and environmental sustainability be embedded into more aspects of property development? Sophie Rzepecky is Head of Brand at Assemble [https://assemblecommunities.com/], a developer that is challenging our country's housing crisis with new ideas for a better, fairer system. Under One Blue Roof is featured in the ⁠Top 10 Australian Climate Change Podcasts⁠ [Top 10 Australian Climate Change Podcasts] of 2023.