Housing Crisis, Human Cost: How Can We Do Better?
Date: Thursday 5 June 2025
Time: 3.45pm to 5.30pm
Venue: UDIA NSW Offices
Address: Ground Floor, 15 Castlereagh St, Sydney
The housing crisis in NSW is no longer just about
affordability, it’s a social emergency.
Domestic violence, homelessness, and rising living costs are
pushing thousands into vulnerability, and the need for real solutions has never
been greater.05
This UDIA NSW Diversity & Inclusion Committee Spark
Event brings together a powerhouse panel of changemakers tackling the
crisis head-on.
We’ll explore how government, community organisations, and
developers can work together to deliver safe, secure, and sustainable housing and
the role you can play in shaping a better future.
Proceeds from tickets will be donated to ReLove,
supporting their work furnishing homes for people in crisis.
Meet the Panel: Fresh Insights & Real Talk
Rebecca Pinkstone – CEO, Homes NSW
Big picture: What’s being done to address the crisis at scale, and where reform is needed.
Ren Fernando – ReLove
Frontline impact: Powerful stories of resilience and the practical realities of restoring dignity after crisis.
Nicole Woodrow - Link Wentworth
Bridging policy & practice: The hurdles and breakthroughs in delivering affordable housing, and how community housing is evolving.
Belinda Bentley – 9 Springs
Developer’s lens: Why 9Springs builds with purpose, the challenges they face, and how real partnerships can deliver social impact.
On the Agenda
Moderated by Holly Reynolds, Founder of Left Field Communications, UDIA NSW Board Member & D&I Committee Member.
A lively, solutions-focused discussion covering:
• The real human impact of the housing crisis.
• What’s working—and what’s not—in cross-sector partnerships.
• New housing models that support vulnerable communities.
• How developers and industry leaders can step up for long-term impact.
Why Attend?
· Connect with leaders across government, development, and community housing.
· Gain practical insight into housing challenges and solutions.
· Discover ways to collaborate for lasting change.
· Support ReLove’s vital frontline work.
Guest Panelists
Rebecca Pinkstone
CEO
Homes NSW
Ren Fernando
Founder
ReLove
Nicole Woodrow
Chief Growth and Innovation Officer
Link Wentworth
Belinda Bentley
Managing Director
9Springs
Tickets
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UDIA NSW
Phone: 02 9262 1214
Email: events@udiansw.com.au
Address: Ground Floor, 15 Castlereagh St, Sydney