A higher purpose.
Parity magazine is Australia’s leading national homelessness publication, delivered by the Council to Homeless Persons. Published ten times a year, each edition explores a specific element of homelessness from personal, local, social, and global perspectives.
Read the full version: Parity Vol36-09 (November)
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Volume 36 explores The Future of Youth Foyers, including a range of perspectives from lived experience, Youth Foyer managers and service providers, researchers and leaders across the sector.
Foyer Foundation would like to thank the Council to Homeless Persons, our dedicated Foyer Network and sponsors, and all the contributors to this comprehensive edition.
Foyer Foundation is committed to amplifying the voices of lived experience, and acknowledges each young person who contributed to this edition including Jemma Pearce, Brea Dorsett, A. Edelstein, and Patricia
A special mention to Tarik Dallinger-Dimizio for providing the amazing artwork for the cover.
Title: "Walking My Dog" (2023)
Dimensions: 157 cm x 175 cm
Medium: Paint markers, oil sticks, acrylic on canvas
Painting Description:
This painting captures the complex interplay between trauma and solace during what might seem like a simple, pleasant walk. The scene reflects a deeply personal struggle: despite the calmness of the surroundings, the artist remains haunted by past horrors, their presence palpable as if they are unfolding in real time. The figure’s umbrella symbolizes the constant need for protection and preparedness, even in moments that should be serene.
The dog in the painting serves as a source of comfort and reassurance, reminding the artist of safety and the possibility of a life beyond survival mode. This artwork is part of a series created during a transformative two-year period at the Gold Coast Foyer. The apartment where the artist stayed became a sanctuary for creativity, filled with paintings that marked the beginning of an intense passion for the medium. This piece is a testament to the support and opportunities provided by the Foyer Foundation, highlighting the positive impact such institutions can have on individual growth and artistic expression.
“The Foyer Foundation is helping kill homelessness at its core through an advantage thinking framework. I’m so grateful to have become a beacon of light from this Foundation. ”
"WALKING MY DOG" displayed at the Foyer Foundation in Melbourne, 2024.
