Dr.
Deb BatterhamProfile page
(she/her)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education
- Postdoctoral Research FellowSchool of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education
BIO
I have worked as a homelessness researcher based in the Specialist Homelessness Sector for nearly 20 years.
In that time I have conducted numerous research projects on homelessness using qualitative and quantitative methods and have extensive experience undertaking interviews and focus groups with people with lived experience, SHS staff, advocates, policymakers and other stakeholders. I am interested in quantitative work on homelessness and understanding the broader structural factors that drive aggregate rates of homelessness and the spatial dynamics of homelessness.
I am also interested in the different ways we might conceptualize and theorize about homelessness and social justice and I am passionate about improving service delivery and policy to prevent, reduce and address homelessness.
In my research work I aim to produce robust evidence to
• Advocate and improve policy responses and services for people experiencing homelessness.
• Increase understanding of homelessness – particularly it’s geography and connection to housing markets, institutional arrangements, and poverty
• Contribute to a more just society where homelessness will be ended
My PhD (awarded 2020) examined homelessness, risk of homelessness and private rental markets in Australia.
MEDIA
DEGREES
- Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Hons)LaTrobe University, Australia
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons), PhilosophyLa Trobe University, Australia
- Master of Social Science (Policy and Human ServicesRMIT, Australia
- Doctor of PhilosophySwinburne University of Technology, Australia
SUPERVISION AVAILABILITY
- Available to supervise Doctorate (PhD)
FLAGSHIP AREAS
- Innovative Society
- Innovative Planet
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
- 10 Reduced Inequalities
- 1 No Poverty
- 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities