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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.
Social Policy Research Centre • Sydney
Working on various homelessness and housing-related research projects.
Urban Research Centre, Western Sydney University • Sydney
Worked on urban planning and housing-oriented research projects.
Shelter NSW • Sydney
Worked on housing policy and tenant advocacy.
Redfern Legal Centre • Sydney
Provided advocacy services for tenants.
NSW Parliamentarian Housing, Fair Trading • Sydney
Advised on housing-related matters.
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