We are pleased to announce that HRC Deputy Director, Dr Kim Huynh has been selected as one of six recipients of the inaugural Whitlam Essay Residency by Varuna.

In March 2024, Dr Huynh will spend a week in residence at the Whitlam Prime Ministerial home in Cabramatta.

The Whitlam home was an integral part of how Gough and Margaret connected with their community. Constituents were invited in to discuss matters of concern, and political functions and celebrations were a regular feature in the living room and backyard. 

During the residency, participants will be invited to share their work at a Backyard Salon, a free event open to the Cabramatta and Western Sydney communities, the Whitlam family and other dignitaries.

Details of this event will be shared in early 2024.

The Whitlam Essay Residency is presented in partnership with the Whitlam Institute with support from Western Sydney Creative, Western Sydney University’s arts and culture decadal strategy.