Broome Edition - The Future of Homelessness Practice Workshop (IN PERSON)
Description
Building on the conversations and insights generated through Shelter WA's Homelessness Week 2026 workshop series, Shelter WA is bringing together homelessness sector leaders, frontline workers, peer workers, People with Lived Experience, and others working across housing and homelessness services in the Kimberly region to explore the future of homelessness practice in Western Australia.
The homelessness sector is facing growing demand, more complex challenges, and increasing pressure on workers and services. We want to hear from the people who see these realities every day and those who have experienced the system first hand.
This workshop will provide a space to share ideas and insights about what is working, what needs to change, and what support people need to deliver and access better homelessness services in regional and remote communities.
Together, we will:
Explore the changing needs, challenges and pressures facing the homelessness sector.
Discuss what workers, peer staff, leaders and people with lived experience need to feel supported, valued and effective in their roles.
Examine workforce wellbeing, organisational resilience and the conditions needed to build a sustainable and future-ready sector.
Consider how lived experience and peer expertise can strengthen service delivery, governance, policy and system design.
Share ideas for improving collaboration, advocacy, service integration, commissioning, policy reform and sector development.
Identify practical opportunities to improve outcomes for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity across regional and remote Western Australia.
Insights generated through this workshop will help inform future advocacy, workforce development, policy reform and service improvement initiatives, supporting a stronger homelessness sector and better outcomes for Western Australians experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness.
Date: Friday, October 3
Time: 10am - 1pm
Cost: Free to attend.
Registrations are required.
Morning tea and refreshments will be available.
Who is the event ideal for?
This workshop is designed for:
Frontline homelessness and housing workers
Peer workers
People with lived experience of homelessness or housing insecurity
Team Leaders and Managers
CEOs, Directors and senior leaders
Board members and governance representatives
Government and community sector stakeholders with an interest in homelessness responses and system improvement
This inclusive, cross-sector conversation will help ensure regional voices are represented in discussions about the future of homelessness practice in Western Australia.
Facilitator
Dr Amity James
Amity is an Associate Professor in the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, Curtin University. She has developed a national reputation for excellence in housing research, in particular at the intersection of housing and ageing and housing policy. Amity has led numerous funded research projects from sources such as the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute, Australian Research Council and WA government, including the Investigative Panel into building and retaining an effective homelessness sector workforce, AHURI Final Report No. 409, funded and published by AHURI in 2023. Amity possesses extensive experience in qualitative research methods as well as a deep understanding of housing policy. An applied researcher, Amity uses innovative qualitative methodologies to address policy-focussed research questions and works closely with industry and government to deliver timely and relevant information to inform policy. She brings to the project a wealth of experience in designing, conducting and analysing qualitative data collections as well as refined policy analysis and evaluation skills. An experienced research manager, she has demonstrated her ability to produce high level housing research, that is both policy and industry relevant, in a timely manner.
Event Information
Media and Photography
A photographer may be at this event taking photos and videos for promotional, reporting, and event purposes.
By attending, you may be included in photos, videos, or interviews. If you would prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please let a member of the Shelter WA team know when you arrive and we will do our best to respect your wishes.
Please note that some wider shots of the room or event may be taken from behind and may include attendees without identifying individuals.
Accessibility Information
We want everyone to feel welcome and able to take part in this event.
The venue is wheelchair accessible, and we will do our best to support any additional accessibility needs. If you require mobility assistance, Auslan interpretation, assistive listening devices, sensory accommodations, or other supports, please let us know when you register or contact us before the event.
You are welcome to bring a support worker. To help us plan seating and catering, please register your support worker separately. If you don't yet know the name of your support worker, you can simply enter "Support Worker [Attendee Name]" when registering. Please also include any relevant dietary requirements for them.
If you would like to discuss your needs before the event, please contact Sabrina McCarthy (Events & Marketing Coordinator) at sabrina.mccarthy@shelterwa.org.au. We'll do our best to make sure you can participate comfortably and safely.
Communication from Shelter WA
Before the event, you'll receive a few emails from us with booking confirmations, reminders and important event information. Please keep an eye on your inbox so you have all the details you need before the day.
After the event, we'll add your email address to Shelter WA's monthly newsletter, Inside Housing, unless you're already subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any newsletter email.
Partners, Supporters and Sponsors
We are delighted to be able to bring this event to you for Homelessness Week 2026 with the support of Lotterywest.
Thank you to our Homelessness Practice Impact Champion - Anglicare WA
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
