Vivienne commenced her career as a TV and radio journalist, and then transitioned into various editorial, communication and political roles.
Vivienne is currently an Industry Professional Fellow with the School of Built Environment, Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building at the University of Technology, Sydney and the Principal of Metropolis Consulting.
Previously, Vivienne was a journalist and former Senior Adviser to the Federal Government covering national urban policy, transport and infrastructure. Vivienne was a speech and opinion piece writer to the Transport and Infrastructure Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. She was an Adviser to two NSW Premiers for more than 10 years.
Vivienne has a Bachelor of Arts from the Australian National University, Master of Urban Policy, and Strategy from the University of NSW, and a CELTA Certificate (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from the University of Cambridge.
A sense of purpose can be transformative. Through the Women’s Housing Company’s Purposeful Pathways program, women facing a range of personal, social and economic barriers are supported to build confidence, develop new skills and pursue education, employment and volunteering opportunities that help them achieve their goals. Arpita, WHC’s Purposeful Pathways Coordinator, works alongside women everyday […]
When Miranda first walked into Women’s Housing Company for her initial appointment, she shared a simple but powerful concern: “I think I want to work, but I’m scared about how to start.” Although she had always embraced opportunities with passion and dedication, Miranda carried the weight of a negative past work experience that had shaken […]
What starts as a simple craft session at Liverpool Women’s Health Centre often becomes the first step towards something much bigger for Women’s Housing Company tenants. Funded by Women’s Housing Company and hosted at Liverpool Women’s Health Centre, a weekly craft group provides a welcoming space where women can build confidence, form friendships and access […]
