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Sleeping rough, stigma and the importance of home

Name: Sleeping rough, stigma and the importance of home
Start: 2017-08-22T18:00:00.000+10:00
End: 2017-08-22T19:00:00.000+10:00
Location: Allastair Mackerras Theatre - Sydney Grammar School

Date

Tuesday 22 August 2017 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | (UTC+10)

Location

Allastair Mackerras Theatre - Sydney Grammar School

Stanley Street, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, 2010

About



Homelessness in Australia Sleeping rough, stigma and the importance of home
It’s time to talk about homelessness. Despite Australia’s record economic boom, rates of homelessness have been on the rise for years, and the social stigma surrounding homelessness only perpetuates the problem. Join the host of SBS’s Insight, Jenny Brockie, and an expert panel for this landmark public event to discuss the realities of homelessness in Australia and what we can do to tackle it. Expert panelists include: Reverend Graham Long AM, Pastor and CEO, Wayside Chapel Jonathon Hunyor, CEO, Public Interest Advocacy Centre Melissa Wolfshoerndl, Author and Researcher Rob Holt, Community Educator, Wayside Chapel

TIME: 6-7pm

VENUE: Alastair Mackerras Theatre Sydney Grammar School Stanley Street Darlinghurst, New South Wales 2010
Tickets: Adults-$30, Students/Concession-$15 Seating by General Admission All proceeds will support Public Interest Advocacy Centre's Homeless Persons' Legal Service. No parking on Sydney Grammar School grounds
CONTACT DETAILS: Public Interest Advocacy Centre: rsvp@piac.asn.au or 02 8898-6500 Book Now - click 'book now' button at top of page