Rhyall Gordon works in the role of Praxis Officer for the Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education at the University of Newcastle. His role involves developing initiatives to support the exchange between theory and practice in the context of equity projects both with the University of Newcastle and the wider community. Rhyall has over 20 years’ experience of working in community development. He has carried out community based research projects in the area of homelessness and affordable housing, domestic and family violence, culturally and linguistically diverse communities and the youth sector. Rhyall is in the finally stages of completing a PhD in community economic development.