YIMBY: Yes in My Backyard

In 2025 I joined the board of YIMBY Melbourne. 

YIMBYs advocate for more housing in high-amenity areas around Melbourne. My background working to improve educational equity has shown me that housing segregation is closely linked to school segregation and economic opportunity. More families should be able to live where they want to live.

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Urban planning and housing policies play a critical role in shaping educational opportunities. Research over the past 20 years confirms that where a child grows up – and thus which schools they can access – has powerful effects on their educational outcomes.