Lynette is on the pension, a casual teacher, a golf instructor – and homeless

An employed casual primary school teacher, Lynette has been homeless for the last two years. Photograph: Christopher Hopkins/The Guardian

In the shed of the house where Lynette* sleeps, boxes are piled high. The 66-year-old dreams of unpacking the cartons – placing plates on shelves, hanging her coats in a wardrobe, picking fresh flowers for her favourite vase.

Lynette is on the pension and works as a casual primary school teacher. On the weekends she teaches golf. She is also homeless.