Deconstructing Homelessness
6 week course examining the structural causes of, and responses to, homelessness in Australia.
Delivered by Matt Vapor
It’s time to challenge the history, funding, research, policies and approaches to homelessness in Australia, while answering the question why does homelessness persist.
This course is related to and informed by Matt Vapor’s PhD research.
First Session Sold Out!
Second & Third Sessions Confirmed!
Please complete the form below to join the waiting list.
This course is currently in its inaugural pilot phase. Currently there is no monetary cost to attend.
However, to be able to participate you need to be able to:
Attend all 6 sessions.
Provide critical, detailed feedback after every session.
Your feedback will shape the future of this training before it is rolled out further.
Who Can Apply?
Due to this being a pilot program, I’m looking for a diverse group of attendees. For this initial cohort we’re capped at 12 participants. If there’s more interest I may run more pilot sessions.
StudentsEspecially students studying social work, social / public policy, psychology, sociology
ProfessionalsProfessionals either working directly in the homelessness space or in associated fields.
Local & State Government StaffLocal and state government staff at any level, or department.
Course Outline
When & Where
Community MembersAny member of the community that is effected by homelessness and would like to learn more in a structured environment.
Week 1:
Homelessness and Empathy
Week 2:
Othering & Demonising Homelessness
Week 3:
Understanding Funding Dynamics
Week 4:
State & Federal Policy - Housing First & the Housing Future Fund
Week 5:
Economic Dehumanisation and the Dynamics of Fear
Week 6:
Defining and Outlining Future Homelessness Responses
Second and Third session dates TBC.
Format: In-person only.