Rough Sleeping Responses to COVID-19: The Health and Economic Case for Ending Rough Sleeping Now
This event was held on Zoom Webinar on 30 April 2020
We are not through this crisis yet! Please join us to hear from an expert panel discussing the health and economic case for ending rough sleeping now as well as an open discussion about what the national call to action should be as we approach the recovery phase of this pandemic.
The forum will also provide the opportunity to hear the latest data on how many people experiencing rough sleeping have been sheltered in response to COVID-19.
Presentations on the case of ending homelessness
* Introduction - David Pearson, CEO of the AAEH
* Sector update - Karyn Walsh, CEO of Micah Projects and Chair of the AAEH
* The social and economic case for ending rough sleeping now- Professor Paul Flatau, Centre for Social Impact, University of WA
* The health case for ending rough sleeping now - Nicole Bartholomeusz, CEO Cohealth, Victoria
* The social and financial case for ending rough sleeping now - Associate Professor Cameron Parsell, The University of QLD
* Q&A
* Call for Action
* Rapid Housing Response Fund - Wendy Hayhurst, CEO Community Housing Industry Association
* Next Steps in the Everybody's Home Campaign - Kate Colvin, Campaign Spokesperson Everybody's Home
* Conclusion - David Pearson, CEO of the AAEH