How do we live well together in our communities?

24 Jun 2025
Homes and governance theatre - Delegate only
Housing providers are long-term enterprises responsible for building and fostering the communities of tomorrow. Hear from our panel on how we can support efforts to connect people across divides and develop cohesion strategies. What can we do to challenge the way housing is viewed in society and build trust at a time of negative media? How can we strengthen community connectedness and resilience to ensure residents are proud of where they live?
Speakers
Nic Bliss
Nic Bliss, Campaign director - Stop Social Housing Stigma
Hannah Harvey
Hannah Harvey, Executive group director customer service - Housing Choices Australia
Matthew Walker
Matthew Walker, Chair - PlaceShapers
Pete Apps
Pete Apps, Author of Show Me the Bodies: How We Let Grenfell Happen and contributing editor, Inside Housing
Jacqui De-Rose
Jacqui De-Rose, Group chief executive - Progress Housing Group
Shalni Arora
Shalni Arora, OBE, founder trustee and co-chair - Belong