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Dr.

Deb Batterham

(she/her)

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education

Orcid identifier0000-0002-9798-2906
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow
    School 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

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DEGREES

  • Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Hons)
    LaTrobe University, Australia
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Philosophy
    La Trobe University, Australia
  • Master of Social Science (Policy and Human Services
    RMIT, Australia
  • Doctor of Philosophy
    Swinburne 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

FIELDS OF RESEARCH