David MacKenzie (researcher)

David MacKenzie
Born27 March 1949 (1949-03-27) (age 75)
Sydney
OccupationSocial researcher
Years active1988-till date
SpouseVoula MacKenzie (m. 1984)
Children5

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]

Early life and education

MacKenzie 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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b "Out Of The Blue: Dr. David Mackenzie - Australia". outoftheblue.libsyn.com. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
  3. ^ "'C-minus at best': Governments still failing young homeless, report finds". SBS News. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "'My future was going downhill': Geelong claims wins in new homelessness strategy". ABC News. 2018-02-15. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
  7. ^ "Young people housing report by Dr. David MacKenzie" (PDF).
  8. ^ "Intervening early to prevent youth homelessness: Lessons from the Geelong Project". Child Family Community Australia. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Early intervention strategies to prevent youth homelessness". Child Family Community Australia. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
  11. ^ "Past Programs". www.abc.net.au. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
  12. ^ "Victoria Parliament:Inquiry into Homelessness in Victoria by David MacKenzie" (PDF).