Homelessness and domestic and family violence in Queensland mining communities: The experiences of women and families accessing safe and affordable housing

Increasingly scholars across the world are developing sophisticated approaches to understanding impacts of homelessness and domestic family violence (DFV) for women headed families. This paper reports on qualitative research undertaken in Queensland mining communities about experiences their families who have experienced due breakdown or DFV. presents a subset data from larger study with specific focus an analysis five women's experiences, including some interviews service providers community representatives. provides regional rural frame reference structural factors affecting experience violence. The concludes discussion two key recommendations. These (1) Improving access safe affordable housing (2) strengthening social planning address safety needs these communities.