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Sharon Parkinson is an Associate Professor at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. Her research focuses on urban studies, housing policy, homelessness, digital inclusion, and migration. She holds a PhD in Urban Studies from RMIT University. Dr. Parkinson has supervised a Doctorate (PhD) student on socio-spatial relations in homelessness.
Education:
- PhD in Urban Studies, RMIT University, Australia
Research Interests:
Her work explores urban planning, housing affordability, informal rental practices, LGBTQ+ homelessness, migration-driven urban transitions, and digital equity. She has contributed to policy frameworks addressing homelessness and housing insecurity through interdisciplinary collaborations.
Grants & Collaborations:
- Principal investigator on multiple grants including the Australian Digital Inclusion Index (ADII) and studies on affordable housing dynamics.
- Collaborations with AHURI, Telstra, and state governments on housing and digital equity initiatives.
Awards:
- 2016 Vice Chancellor's Research Excellence Award, Swinburne University
- 2011 AHURI Postdoctoral Fellowship
Professional Activities:
She serves on committees for housing research conferences and LGBTQ+ safe housing projects. She has provided expert testimony to parliamentary inquiries on housing and labor policy.
