Ep. 185: Turning Empty Houses Into Safe Havens — Jennifer Ball & Jo Gibb (Worthy Australia)

In this episode, Neil is joined by Jennifer Ball, CEO and Founder of Worthy Australia, alongside Jo Gibb, to unpack how Worthy is transforming empty houses into beautifully furnished safe havens for women and children rebuilding their lives after domestic violence. Jennifer shares the personal story that led her to create Worthy, why dignity and "a hand up" matters, and how the team can now set up a complete home with as little as 72 hours' notice — so families can walk in and begin living, not just surviving. Neil also dives into the Living Rooms x Worthy partnership, and why the most powerful corporate support isn't just volunteering — it's funding the work so more families can be helped, faster. In this episode, we cover: Why Worthy Australia was created and the gap it fills What a "Safe Haven" includes (and why the details matter) The hidden challenge: having to turn families away due to funding limits Why funding operations and paid roles increases impact What's next for Worthy, including potential expansion into regional WA Support Worthy Australia: Website: worthyaustralia.org Socials: @worthyaustralia 🎧 Tune in to Episode 185 of The HMO Property Show now. 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 👉 Want help with your investment strategy? Book a free, no-obligation chat with our team: Calendly – 15 min call 👉 Join our community: Perth HMO and High Cashflow Investment Properties Facebook Group Connect with The HMO Property Co: 🌐 Website: www.thehmopropertyco.com 📸 Instagram: @the_hmo_property_co 📘 Facebook: The HMO Property Co 🔗 LinkedIn: The HMO Property Co ▶️ YouTube: The HMO Property Co 🎵 TikTok: @thehmopropertyco_ 🎙️ Spotify: The HMO Property Show 🍏 Apple Podcasts: The HMO Property Show 🏘️ Living Rooms: livingrooms.com.au 🛑 Disclaimer: Nothing on this channel should be considered tax, financial, investment, or any kind of advice. Always do your own due diligence as only a professional diagnosis of your specific situation can determine which strategies are right for you. Our goal is to frequently feature actionable value, thought leadership, and property/investment strategies.