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Three webinars to address housing challenges

Forest & Wood Products Australia has launched a new webinar series to address ongoing housing challenges in Australia and support the forestry industry in responding to supply chain challenges to plan for future housing needs. Source: Timberbiz

The three-part webinar series covers presentations, panel discussions, and interactive Q&A sessions, offering participants the opportunity to engage with leading experts and contribute to the dialogue on shaping the future of housing and sustainable construction.

“We are looking forward to hosting this webinar series to facilitate meaningful conversations through insights and challenges around the future of housing and the vital role the wood products industry plays” said FWPA Statistics and Economics Manager, Erick Hansnata.

Session Overview

Webinar 1: Australia’s Future Housing Affordability

Tuesday, 30 April, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Speakers include Nerida Conisbee (Chief Economist at Ray White), Dr Liz Allen (Demographer and Senior Lecturer at the ANU Centre for Social Research Methods) and Dr. Tom Alves (Head of Development at AHURI).

Register here.

Webinar 2: Timber Supply Chain Challenges & Opportunities in the Future of Housing

Tuesday, 7 May, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Register here.

Webinar 3: Bridging the Housing Issues and the Timber Industry: A Policy Perspective

Tuesday, 14 May,10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Register here.