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Kelly wrote for community newspapers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter movement, covering stories that highlighted social inequality. Kelly had a strong focus on Perth’s housing and poverty crisis, working closely with advocates to magnify voices of families and individuals living on the streets.
Her rich portfolio details complex topics around gender-based violence, community activism, sex worker’s rights, and First Nations advocacy
Homeless women beg for protection
Women living in ‘Tent City’ on Northbridge’s fringe have called for urgent shelter to protect them from escalating rates of sexual assault and violence.
Perth women’s shelters full, as domestic violence escalates
Frontline workers in women’s refuges are calling for public support as they brace for an expected spike in demand driven by the Coronavirus lockdown.