New AHURI research has investigated how seasonal and vulnerable migrant workers, who are vital to regional economies, can access better housing in regional Australia to ensure a healthy, safe and productive workforce.

Regional Australian industries have a high demand for both skilled and unskilled migrants.

Receiving CRA helps families with their immediate day to day struggles with unaffordable rents. But new AHURI research reveals that for families, CRA can have benefits for children long into the future. The more CRA a family receives, the greater the likelihood of their children studying at university.

New AHURI research has identified priority locations for building ‘well located’ social housing. Well located homes are in places where tenants can easily access amenities including health care, schools, public transport and jobs.

The research mapped where social housing is located compared to local services across Australia.