Deconstructing Homelessness: Your Invitation to Dig Deeper
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to invite you to join the inaugural pilot of my new six-week course, "Deconstructing Homelessness". This series is deeply informed by my ongoing PhD research and is designed to peel back the layers of a complex issue that affects so many in our community. Rather than just looking at the surface, we will work together to challenge the history, funding models, policies, and research that shape how homelessness is approached in Australia today.
Throughout the six weeks, we will explore difficult but necessary topics, ranging from the dynamics of empathy and "othering" to the specific impacts of state and federal policies like the Housing Future Fund. My hope is to foster a space where students, professionals, government staff, and community members can come together to not only understand why homelessness persists but also to begin defining what future responses should look like. Because this is a pilot program, I am looking for a diverse group of twelve participants who can offer critical feedback to help shape this training for the future.
We will be meeting in person on Thursday evenings from January 15th to February 19th, running from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Ballajura Library, located at the corner of Kingfisher Avenue and Illawarra Crescent South. While there is no monetary cost for this pilot cohort, I am asking for a commitment of your time and your honest thoughts after each session, as your input will be invaluable in refining this work before it is rolled out further.
If you are passionate about understanding the structural causes of homelessness and can commit to all six sessions, I would be honoured to have you apply. Registration is essential as spaces are strictly capped. Please visit the link below to read the full course outline and submit your application to join me on this journey.