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New tech to help homeless youth connect to services

Posted on 5 Aug 2019

Supported by the Telstra Foundation, we’re developing Ask Izzy to provide a more conversational, personalised and supportive way to connect young people experiencing homelessness to crucial services.
Filed in: Housing and homelessness , Women, youth and families | Tagged as: Ask Izzy , youth

With over 2 million searches, food is still at the top of Ask Izzy demand

Posted on 13 Jun 2019

The latest Ask Izzy data points to a growing food security crisis in Australia.
Filed in: Housing and homelessness , Women, youth and families | Tagged as: Ask Izzy , Ask Izzy Open Data Platform

Libraries changing lives with a little help from Ask Izzy

Posted on 23 May 2019

We visited City of Melbourne Library to show them how Ask Izzy can be used to easily direct their patrons to nearby support services.
Filed in: Housing and homelessness , Women, youth and families | Tagged as: Ask Izzy

Sleeping at the ‘G to help end youth homelessness

Posted on 20 May 2019

Infoxchange staff have braved the cold to sleep out at the MCG, raising funds to support young people experiencing homelessness. Team member Stephanie Livingstone shares her thoughts on the experience.
Filed in: Housing and homelessness , Women, youth and families | Tagged as: homelessness

Ask Izzy webinar and workshops: taking control online

Posted on 6 May 2019

Register for our free workshops in Perth and Brisbane.
Filed in: Housing and homelessness , Women, youth and families , Digital skills | Tagged as: Ask Izzy

#BalanceforBetter in tech

Posted on 8 Mar 2019

This International Women's Day we'd like to introduce you to Sam Wijesinha, Digital Product Manager for Ask Izzy.
Filed in: Housing and homelessness , Women, youth and families , About Infoxchange | Tagged as: Ask Izzy , Women in tech

Ask Izzy raises more than $10,000 to support people affected by family violence

Posted on 1 Feb 2019

We’re proud to announce that our Ask Izzy Christmas fundraising appeal has raised more than $10,000 to power a safe path for people affected by family violence.
Filed in: Housing and homelessness , Women, youth and families | Tagged as: Ask Izzy , Family violence

Power a safe path for those affected by family violence

Posted on 21 Nov 2018

This Christmas, you can help people escaping family violence navigate their first steps to safety by donating an Ask Izzy power card for just $15.
Filed in: Housing and homelessness , Women, youth and families , Media releases | Tagged as: Ask Izzy

Giving Ask Izzy a voice with help from the Telstra Foundation

Posted on 13 Nov 2018

We're thrilled to announce we’ve received funding to develop a voice-activated assistant for Ask Izzy, thanks to the Telstra Foundation.
Filed in: Housing and homelessness , Women, youth and families , Disability and NDIS | Tagged as: Ask Izzy

Domestic violence survivor supports Ask Izzy

Posted on 25 Oct 2018

After leaving a violent relationship, Vicky Vacondoios spent years navigating the service system. Struggling to find a home for herself and her three children, she says she had no idea how to get help.
Filed in: Housing and homelessness | Tagged as: Ask Izzy

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