Hi Everyone,

This is my first post and I apologise in advance if I ask any silly question.

I want to start learning photography and my genre is 'War/Humanitarian Photography'. I know it sounds too ambitious but I have decided to change my career to do something useful with my life instead of sitting in front of a computer 9-5 all my life.
I have never used a camera and not familiar with photography at all but I am ready to learn. Alongside with photography, I will be looking to enrol in journalism.

-- Should I undertake a University course such, if yes then which one? There are many such as RMIT, AAPH, any recommendation?
-- I am based in melbourne, is there any dedicated community or workshops conducted on war/humanitarian photography?
-- Should I attend workshops related to other genres ?
-- What is the best place to start?
-- Any useful tips for a beginner like me ?

Any feedback would be highly appreciated.

Regards