Walk in Her Shoes: exhibition and forum - Geelong

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Many people associate homelessness with male rough sleepers. But nearly 60% of people coming to Victorian homelessness services last year were women.

Walk in Her Shoes, a powerful exhibition currently touring Victoria, gives you the chance to follow the journeys of three of these women, to understand more about what it's like to navigate homelessness and housing insecurity.

Join us as the exhibition and local forum stops in Geelong, at Wurriki Nyal on Wednesday 10 June (6:30-8:30pm).

What's in store on the night?

• Immersive exhibition – walk through a moving display of stories and portraits that showcase the resilience of women navigating housing insecurity.
• Panel discussion – join a conversation with lived experience advocates, service providers, local MPs, and fellow community members about the challenges being faced locally, and the evidence-backed solutions that can end homelessness for good.
• Get involved – learn about simple ways you can support change at a local level.

You'll hear from:

• Dr Sarah Mansfield MP – Member for Western Victoria
• Chris Couzens MP – Member for Geelong
• Josephine Taylor - Meli
• Violet Pearson – Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative
• Elyssia Graham – Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative
• Jessie Moore - Lived experience advocate, Meli

This event is presented by Council to Homeless Persons, Victoria's independent peak body working to end homelessness.

It is proudly sponsored by the Municipal Association of Victoria, Community Information and Support Victoria, with support from City of Geelong.

Register now to secure your place.

You can also catch the exhibition on display at the following locations:

• 3–10 June – Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (51 Little Malop Street, Geelong)
• 11–17 June – Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library (20 Main Street, Armstrong Creek)

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