Walk in Her Shoes: Exhibition and Forum

Next date: Monday, 17 August 2026 | 09:00 AM to Monday, 24 August 2026 | 05:00 PM

Real stories. Real solutions. This moving exhibition shows what homelessness looks like in Victoria today... and how we can end it.

Many people associate homelessness with male rough sleepers. But nearly 60 per cent of people coming to Victorian homelessness services last year were women.

Walk in Her Shoes, a powerful exhibition currently touring Victoria, gives you the chance to follow the journeys of three of these women, to understand more about what it's like to navigate homelessness and housing insecurity. 

What's in store for the Forum?

• Immersive exhibition - walk through a moving display of stories and portraits that showcase the resilience of women navigating housing insecurity.
• Panel discussion – join a conversation with lived experience advocates, service providers, local MPs and fellow community members about the challenges being faced locally, and the evidence-backed solutions that can end homelessness for good.
• Get involved – learn about simple ways you can support change at a local level.

You'll hear from:

• Sonja Terpstra MP
• Nick McGowan MP
• Maidie Graham – Uniting Vic/Tas
• John Cullen – Salvation Army
• Lived Experience Advocate – Uniting Vic/Tas

This event is presented by Council to Homeless Persons, Victoria's independent peak body working to end homelessness.

It is proudly sponsored by the Municipal Association of Victoria, Community Information and Support Victoria, with support from Maroondah City Council.

Event details

• Dates:

• Forum: the Forum will take place on Wednesday 19 August, from 6pm to 8pm
• Exhibition: the Exhibition will run from Monday 17 August to Monday 24 August

• Venue: Realm, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood
• Cost: Free
• Bookings are essential for the Forum

Book online

Further information

For more information please contact Council on 1300 88 22 33. 

When

Location

Realm, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, 3134, View map