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Speakers confirmed for 'Is social housing infrastructure?'—Melbourne event

Researchers and experts to unpack this important question

24 January 2019

AHURI is pleased to announce the full program and speakers for the inaugural Discussion Series event Is social housing infrastructure?

The event brings together thought leaders, policy makers and industry to examine this important topic. Hear the latest AHURI research Social housing as infrastructure: an investment pathway presented by lead researcher Associate Prof Julie Lawson from RMIT before Dr Jonathan Spear, Executive Director and General Counsel, Infrastructure Victoria responds. A panel discussion will then follow with contributions from Haleh Homaei, CEO, Housing First; Stephen Anthony, Chief Economist, Industry Super Australia; Nick Foa, Deputy Secretary, Housing and Infrastructure & Director of Housing, Department of Health and Human Services; and Dr Michael Fotheringham, Executive Director, AHURI Limited.

Table 1: Speakers announced for 'Is social housing infrastructure?'—Melbourne event

This event will be held in Melbourne on Monday 11 February 2019. To find out more or to register head to the event page on the AHURI website.

Can't make it to Melbourne? AHURI will be hosting a second event examining the same research topic in Brisbane in March 2019. Program and speakers will be announced soon.