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Traditional Custodian engagement in urban policy requires reset
New AHURI research has found that current approaches to engaging First Nations peoples in urban policy and planning are placing an unreasonable and unsustainable burden, especially on Traditional Custodians. The report found that a change of relationship with Traditional Custodians, and a rethinking of current engagement approaches could create a more responsible process. It also found that Traditional Custodians need access to appropriate resources to fulfil their urban policy development obligations.
Growing suburban homelessness rates are driven by shortage of affordable rental housing
According to new AHURI research, homelessness has grown in the suburbs of Australian capital cities, especially in areas with greater shortages of affordable private rental housing (relative to demand from low income households).
More social housing places would reduce further harm to health and wellbeing
Supply of more housing options for people on social housing waiting lists should be given increased priority, as longer wait times and uncertain or unsafe housing creates further challenges for applicants already facing increased health needs, according to new AHURI research.
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