Increased funding for public and social housing, rent control, taxation reform are among a number of policy proposals to address the need for more and more affordable, decent housing. This event, from 8:00pm (AEST) on Wednesday 3rd September via Zoom, seeks to go beyond the "power of ideas" and focus on what strategic action can drive change. Your are encouraged to read this paper in advance of the discussion. We will form into one of three groups and you are asked to nominate which group is a best for for you here. We'll hear a panel discussion from those with experience from across civil society - including with policy think tanks, elected representation, campaigning as well as tenancy service and advocacy. We want you to be involved and during the panel you're invited to post comments and questions in our chat and after the panel you'll be asked to go into small groups to discuss your ideas for more impactful strategies. Panel members include Sarah McKenzie, Director of Policy and Research at Per Capita and Deputy Mayor of Yarra City Council; Will van den Wall Bake is National Research and Policy Officer and WA branch delegate with the Renters and Housing Union Australia and Phil O'Donoghue, formerly of the Welfare Rights and Advocacy Service and Deputy Director of the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS). To RSVP please complete your details below following which the Zoom details will be sent via email.