Stephen Woodlands Featured in Microsoft’s ChangeMaker Series
From Housing Insecurity to Systemic Change
We’re proud to share that our Founder and Managing Director, Stephen Woodlands, has been featured in Episode 2 of Microsoft’s inspiring Global ChangeMaker series.
Stephen’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience and commitment. Inspired by his mum’s strength and resilience in the face of housing insecurity, he made a promise to help others find the stability and dignity that a safe home provides. This promise led to the creation of Head Start Homes.
Today, through Head Start Homes, Stephen is leading a transformative movement that empowers families who would otherwise be left behind—particularly single mums and First Nations families—to achieve homeownership. This model not only changes lives but also creates ripple effects: freeing up social housing for others in need, improving housing security, and shifting the system toward building intergenerational wealth and ending dependency on systems that perpetuate poverty.
With a background in banking, law, and marketing, Stephen has built Head Start Homes on a foundation of empowerment, kindness, innovation, and lived experience. We’ve developed a range of Empowerment Products and Services that remove barriers to homeownership and support families on their journey to financial independence.
We’re also using cutting-edge tools like AI and real-time data tracking to ensure transparency, build trust, and stay responsive to the evolving needs of the families we serve.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Microsoft for shining a light on the connections between Head Start Homes story and Stephen’s lived experience, and for helping us share our mission with a global audience. Their support is instrumental in raising awareness about the importance of stable housing and how Head Start Homes is pioneering ground-breaking solutions driven by community-led change.
🔗 Read the full Microsoft LinkedIn article here: Microsoft’s ChangeMaker Series
🎥 Watch the video on YouTube
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