%T Fighting for my family: a longitudinal study of families experiencing homelessness %A Kath Hulse %A Andrea Sharam %I Swinburne Institute for Social Research %D 2013 %K Poverty, %K Social isolation, %K Families, %K Homelessness, %K Housing, %K Social issues %U https://apo.org.au/node/35272 %X This study sought to broaden and deepen understanding of homelessness amongst families through investigating their experiences as citizens (rather than clients of services) over an 18-month period. It investigated how they cared for their children and went about their lives during and after periods of homelessness, the interactions they had with a range of people and organisations, and their perspectives and reflections on their experiences. %9 Report