From open homes to sleepouts: How LJ Hooker’s three-year pact will shift the dial on homelessness

LJ Hooker’s founder Sir Leslie Hooker once famously said “real estate isn’t about houses, it’s about people,” and it’s a belief being put to work as the 98-year-old institution makes a major move to battle homelessness.The LJ Hooker Foundation, the iconic real estate brand’s charitable arm, has nominated A Home for All Foundation as its primary charity partner until the end of 2028 in a major step forward for Australia’s property industry and the work being done to lend a hand to those in need.Led by the Australian property industry and backed by realestate.com.au publisher REA Group, A Home for All Foundation is working to drive awareness, raise funds and build long-term change for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.LJ Hooker Foundation director and chief financial officer Simon Heathcote said the foundation was proud to support A Home for All.“We have a national homelessness crisis, which is partly driven by a lack of housing which provides dignity and safety for the most vulnerable in our community who are being further impacted by the cost of living,” he said.“More than 122,000 Australians do not have a safe place to call home on any given night, and we can...