148. Midlife Housing Risk and Prevention with Alison Gray

Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark · Jul 28, 2025 · 48m

When Alison stumbled into the world of housing advocacy through a simple volunteer opportunity, she uncovered a shocking reality: 405,000 Australian women aged 45+ are at risk of homelessness, with older women over 65 being the fastest-growing homeless demographic. But rather than accept this crisis as inevitable, Alison and the team at Sharing with Friends are pioneering an innovative co-housing solution that creates both security and community for women in the "missing middle" - those who aren't poor enough for social housing but can't afford to buy their own home.

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