Dr. Hazel Blunden

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hazel Blunden is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales, specializing in housing policy and homelessness research. She has published numerous book chapters and articles addressing housing instability and the experiences of vulnerable populations. Hazel's work often involves collaborations with various government bodies to conduct program evaluations and researches aimed at improving educational access and supporting youth transitioning from out-of-home care. With a Ph.D. in Human Geography from Macquarie University, her diverse experience encompasses roles such as a research assistant at the Urban Research Centre and a policy officer at the Shelter NSW peak body. Hazel is actively involved in teaching social sciences and has supervised both Masters and PhD students. Her contributions to academic research have been recognized with the Vice Chancellors Excellence Engaged Research Award from Western Sydney University.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2014-01-01 — Present

Social Policy Research Centre • Sydney

Working on various homelessness and housing-related research projects.

Senior Research Assistant

— Present

Urban Research Centre, Western Sydney University • Sydney

Worked on urban planning and housing-oriented research projects.

Policy Officer

— Present

Shelter NSW • Sydney

Worked on housing policy and tenant advocacy.

Tenant's Advocate

— Present

Redfern Legal Centre • Sydney

Provided advocacy services for tenants.

Advisor

— Present

NSW Parliamentarian Housing, Fair Trading • Sydney

Advised on housing-related matters.

Awards

#2014

Vice Chancellors Excellence Engaged Research Award

2014-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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