Libraries across Australia are safe havens for vulnerable people - so some are hiring social workers to help

Jane Garner

Press/Media: Press / Media

Description

I was interviewed for expert opinion by the journalist responsible for this article and I am quoted throughout it.

Period	16 Feb 2025

Media coverage

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Media coverage

Title	Libraries across Australia are safe havens for vulnerable people - so some are hiring social workers.
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	The Guardian
Media type	Web
Duration/Length/Size	Full article
Country/Territory	Australia
Date	16/02/25
Producer/Author	Tory Shepherd
URL	https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/16/libraries-across-australia-are-safe-havens-for-vulnerable-people-so-some-are-hiring-social-workers-to-help
Persons	Jane Garner

Keywords

Public Libraries
Social Work

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Research Outputs
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Prizes
DECRA - Australian Research Council
Prize: Grant › Successful