In this episode, I speak with Stephanie who has worked as a clinical social worker in both the homelessness and drug and alcohol sectors over the last 10 years. During this period she has developed a strong interest in challenging systemic and structural barriers, identifying solutions, and championing diversity. She completed a Masters of Public and Social Policy in 2020 and currently holds the role of Homelessness Health Program Manager for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Homeless NSW - https://homelessnessnsw.org.au/
• Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute - https://www.ahuri.edu.au/
• Kirketon Road Centre - https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/services-clinics/directory/kirketon-road-centre
• St Vincent’s Hospital Homeless Health Service - https://www.svhs.org.au/our-services/list-of-services/homeless-health-service
• SBS video on delivering COVID education and vaccinations for Sydney’s homeless population - https://www.sbs.com.au/news/ensuring-sydney-s-homeless-community-can-access-the-covid-vaccine
• Department of Communities & Justice homelessness support - https://www.coronavirus.dcj.nsw.gov.au/services/housing-and-homelessness
• SESLHD Homelessness Health Strategy - https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2018-10/SESLHD%20Homelessness%20Health%20Strategy%2018-21.pdf
  

This episode's transcript can be viewed here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1awBSlOIPiv7VDTwots_0YpKRc9zLsdhH0mKjT7ny0ko/edit?usp=sharing

Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.