Tag Archive for: Curtin University

From mixed tenure development to mixed tenure neighbourhoods

This study examines the opportunities for, and benefits of, mixed tenure (MT) housing developments in Australia.

Building and retaining an effective homelessness sector workforce

The research was undertaken for AHURI by researchers from Curtin University, University of Sydney and University of Queensland.

Community Housing Symposium 2023

A room overflowing with delegates keen to connect and to embrace the opportunity to discuss challenges the sector is experiencing.

Changed patterns of dwelling demand and supply

The lack of new housing supply predicted in the next two years will have implications for both the home ownership and rental markets.

Financing first home ownership: modelling policy impacts at market and individual levels

Nearly nine in ten aspiring first home buyers are locked out of home ownership due to borrowing constraints.

Pathways to home ownership in an age of uncertainty

In Perth it was still possible for some to buy without assistance, however many still benefited from direct and indirect help.

Birdiya Maya Homelessness Research Project

Giving a greater insight into homelessness for guests most of whom would have no personal experience with homelessness.

Exploring “hot-topics”

Referencing the tour location students will be visiting Kath encouraged students to dig deeper when they visited Singapore when it comes to homelessness.

The impact of the pandemic on the Australian rental sector

Early in the pandemic, renters were particularly vulnerable to income and employment uncertainty.

Private sector involvement in social and affordable housing

To meet the forecast demand, it is clear ‘hybridity’ of the housing system is essential.

#HW2022 | Climate, Homelessness, Housing & Health

The presentations were followed by a facilitated workshop to discuss how the sector is preparing for climate change and climate events, where current priorities lie and what barriers lie in the way to improvement.

Alternative housing models for precariously housed older Australians

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

Fleetwood Challenge Cup

Examining the reuse potential of commercial buildings has been of recent interest in the context of an ongoing affordable housing shortage in WA.

PhD Scholarships

The scholarship project will fill major research gaps by delivering new evidence on intergenerational housing wealth inequality.