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We’re excited to announce that Beneath the Surface AU is coming to Melbourne and Victoria in March 2024! Matt Vapor will be collaborating with various local governments, libraries, schools, and organizations during this visit. The trip will feature a series of events and professional development wor

On Sunday, 27th August 2023, Beneath the Surface AU’s Matt Vapor was invited by St. Bart’s Perth to the St. George’s Anglican Cathedral to share his personal experiences of homelessness during the Saint Bartholomew’s Feast Day Mass. Instead of a traditional sermon, a Q&A session was held where Neil

Discover the latest presentation resources from Beneath the Surface AU. We are committed to providing information-packed presentations and workshops, ensuring that the knowledge we share continues to benefit attendees long after the event concludes.

Reflecting on Homelessness Week 2023 with Beneath the Surface AU’s comprehensive recap. This year marked the biggest Homelessness Week for us, with public events held in collaboration with the City of Subiaco, City of Mandurah, City of Wanneroo, and the City of Bayswater. Dive into our experiences,

Join Beneath the Surface during Homelessness Week 2023 for a series of free informative and educational public events. Hosted by local governments throughout the Perth Metropolitan area, we are presenting a number of talks and workshops focusing on issues surrounding homelessness. Partnering with th

Ventia’s Beanies to Black Tie Ball for Vinnies WA with Speech Transcript — Beneath the Surface AU: Dive into the powerful speech delivered by Matt Vapor at Ventia’s inaugural Beanie to Black Tie Ball. Sharing his personal experiences of homelessness and domestic abuse, Matt challenges societal perce

‘Understanding Trauma and Barriers to Employment’ on Beneath the Surface AU. This insightful piece delves into the complex relationship between trauma and employment challenges. Drawing from personal experiences, the article highlights the mental health struggles often associated with conventional e

Delve into the ‘Unhoused: Sanitising Homelessness via Terminology’ article on Beneath the Surface AU. This thought-provoking piece challenges the recent shift in terminology from ‘homeless’ to ‘unhoused’, arguing that it oversimplifies and sanitises the complex realities of homelessness. Drawing fro

‘Capturing Moments of Homelessness’ by Beneath the Surface AU’s founder, Matt Vapor, shares rare photos from his period of homelessness, offering a deeply personal insight into this challenging time. From the fear and uncertainty to the fleeting moments of happiness, these images serve as a stark re

‘It’s Clearer Beneath the Surface’ reflects on the past five years of Beneath the Surface AU. Founder, Matt Vapor, shares how the vision for the platform has evolved and gained clarity. Born from personal experiences of homelessness and domestic abuse, Beneath the Surface AU represents the understan