I Am Somebody
I Am Somebody is a multimedia art project facilitated by the City of Hobart's Housing with Dignity Reference Group, in collaboration with Tasmanian documentary audio and photography artists - Helene Thomas and Andrew Wilson. Through podcasts and images it honours the unique stories of five community members and tells of the impacts living without a home has had on all aspects of their lives.
I Am Somebody are true accounts, through their own voices and images, of people who make up the Housing with Dignity Reference Group as well as other community members and their journeys in and out of homelessness.
Podcasts and videos
WARNING - Trigger Alert and language warning
These podcasts contain personal experiences of the participants that include references to drugs, domestic violence and sexual abuse that may be alarming to some listeners. The podcasts also contain language that some listeners may find offensive.
2021
Safe Space
Hear the full Safe Space story on The Wayfinder website:
Safe Space's story
Tyson
Hear Tyson's full story on The Wayfinder website:
Tyson's story
Michael
Hear Michael's full story on The Wayfinder website:
Michael's story
2020
Grace

Grace's story
Darren

Darren's story
Kate

Kate's story
Jo

Jo's story
Dave

Dave's story