Community Housing Opportunities

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There are seven recommendations in the report, ranging from government policy changes to unlock the value of community housing to project structures and delivery methods.

Urban Indigenous homelessness: much more than housing

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According to the research, two interrelated factors underpin experiences of chronic Indigenous homelessness.

Ending Homelessness in Western Australia 2022 Report

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The data showed a significant over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Western Australian homeless population.

How many in a crowd? Assessing overcrowding measures in Australian housing

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Very few Australians live in housing that could be considered overcrowded. The norm is for households to have spare bedrooms.

Go for Gold in legacy for Brisbane 2032

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The report calls for a shift away from crisis responses towards deeper, structural change.

The wealth inequality pandemic: COVID and wealth inequality

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We trust this report will assist decision-makers to design policy responses to build back fairer in a manner that eases wealth inequality and improves housing affordability for those on the lowest incomes.

Housing Taxation in OECD countries

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The report notes young people are being locked out of a housing market dominated by richer, older men.

Stamping out Stamp Duty – WA’s case for change

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CCIWA’s ‘Stamping out stamp duty’ report builds upon widespread expert support, by the Henry Tax Review, ACOSS, St Vincent de Paul, UDIA, the OECD, the IMF and the Productivity Commission.

Homes for All: A Roadmap to Affordable Housing

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To say that housing in Australia is broken is an understatement. It is in meltdown, and we won’t be able to truly fix it until we redesign our housing policies.

People with Disability in Australia 2022

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The availability of affordable, sustainable and appropriate housing helps people with disability to participate in the social, economic and community aspects of everyday life.

Give Me Shelter: The long-term costs of underproviding public, social and affordable housing

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It clearly demonstrates the underlying business case for greater investment in affordable, public and social housing.

WA’s hidden crisis: Harm from alcohol

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Almost every part of our lives can be affected by alcohol, including our ability to access urgent medical treatment, the amenity of our communities, safety on our roads, and the health and wellbeing of our children.

Zero Project: A Housing First response to ending homelessness in Perth

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In October 2020, 50 Lives transitioned into the Zero Project, which is based on the Advance to Zero methodology.

Alternative housing models for precariously housed older Australians

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This research project focused on alternative models with the potential to meet the needs of older Australians.

Managing Access to Social Housing in Australia

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The research reveals signs of intensifying stress within the social housing system when it comes to allocating limited housing supply for non-priority applicants in particular.

The Funding of Western Australian Homelessness Services

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This report is based on findings from 73 homelessness services operating across WA and outcomes from focus groups comprising of homelessness service CEOs and managers.

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