David MacKenzie (researcher) explained

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]} with a particular interest in young people.^{[8] [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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2018-12-31. Using an idea from Australia, Seattle could try to end youth homelessness before it begins. 2022-01-28. The Seattle Times. en-US.
2. Web site: Out Of The Blue: Dr. David Mackenzie - Australia. 2022-01-28. outoftheblue.libsyn.com. en.
3. Web site: 'C-minus at best': Governments still failing young homeless, report finds. 2022-01-28. SBS News. en.
4. Web site: MacKenzie. David. Hand. Tammy. Look beyond crisis accommodation so people like Courtney Herron aren't homeless in the first place. 2022-01-28. The Conversation. 9 June 2019 . en.
5. Web site: MacKenzie. David. Hand. Tammy. Youth homelessness efforts get a lowly 2 stars from national report card. 2022-01-28. The Conversation. 17 March 2019 . en.
6. News: 2018-02-15. 'My future was going downhill': Geelong claims wins in new homelessness strategy. en-AU. ABC News. 2022-01-28.
7. Web site: Young people housing report by Dr. David MacKenzie.
8. Web site: Intervening early to prevent youth homelessness: Lessons from the Geelong Project. 2022-01-28. Child Family Community Australia. en.
9. Web site: MacKenzie. David. Hand. Tammy. 6 steps towards remaking the homelessness system so it works for young people. 2022-01-28. The Conversation. 22 April 2020 . en.
10. Web site: Early intervention strategies to prevent youth homelessness. 2022-01-28. Child Family Community Australia. en.
11. Web site: Past Programs. 2022-01-28. www.abc.net.au. en.
12. Web site: Victoria Parliament:Inquiry into Homelessness in Victoria by David MacKenzie.