David MacKenzie (born 27 March 1949) is an Australian Academic researcher.[1][2] He is known for his research and development in policy contributions to homelessness,[3][4][5][6][7][1] with a particular interest in young people.[8][2][9][10] He is the founder of Youth Development Australia Limited, an NGO.[11]
David MacKenzie | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 March 1949 (age 75) |
| Occupation | Social researcher |
| Years active | 1988-till date |
| Spouse | Voula MacKenzie (m. 1984) |
| Children | 5 |
Early life and education
editMacKenzie was born in Sydney to John Franklin MacKenzie and Shirley June Mackenzie. He attended a State High School and with scholarships studied Chemical Engineering at Sydney University. He later completed Post graduate degrees in Education and Social science and after moving to Melbourne in 1975.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b "Using an idea from Australia, Seattle could try to end youth homelessness before it begins". The Seattle Times. 2018-12-31. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ a b "Out Of The Blue: Dr. David Mackenzie - Australia". outoftheblue.libsyn.com. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ "'C-minus at best': Governments still failing young homeless, report finds". SBS News. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ MacKenzie, David; Hand, Tammy (9 June 2019). "Look beyond crisis accommodation so people like Courtney Herron aren't homeless in the first place". The Conversation. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ MacKenzie, David; Hand, Tammy (17 March 2019). "Youth homelessness efforts get a lowly 2 stars from national report card". The Conversation. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ "'My future was going downhill': Geelong claims wins in new homelessness strategy". ABC News. 2018-02-15. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ "Young people housing report by Dr. David MacKenzie" (PDF).
- ^ "Intervening early to prevent youth homelessness: Lessons from the Geelong Project". Child Family Community Australia. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ MacKenzie, David; Hand, Tammy (22 April 2020). "6 steps towards remaking the homelessness system so it works for young people". The Conversation. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ "Early intervention strategies to prevent youth homelessness". Child Family Community Australia. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ "Past Programs". www.abc.net.au. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
- ^ "Victoria Parliament:Inquiry into Homelessness in Victoria by David MacKenzie" (PDF).