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An idea to support women at risk of homelessness wins Ventures Industry Challenge
Publisher/s
University of Queensland
Author/s
UQ Ventures
Abstract
An idea to support women aged 50+ at risk of homelessness in Queensland has taken out the top prize and $5,000 at the 2023 Ventures Industry Challenge . Co-founder of GreenDoor Claire Ashman pitching at the pitch final Women over 55 are now one of the fastest-growing groups at risk of homelessness in Australia, with recent research indicating that without intervention the number of homeless older women in Queensland will double in the next decade.
This year’s challenge was in collaboration with innovation partners, Q Shelter, BHC Creating Liveable Communities, YFS, and Challenge DV.