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news 26th March 2024 in news

Removing barriers for providers key to growing Specialist Disability Accommodation

The Specialist Disability Accommodation program, which delivers specialist housing support for Australians with extreme functional impairment or very high needs, is designed to attract private market investment; however program restrictions are creating a barrier to this investment.  While Community Housing Providers are ideally placed to deliver this highly specialised accommodation, some are pausing their involvement due to the level of financial risk they are required to bear, according to new AHURI research.

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brief 21st March 2024 in brief

Empowering Indigenous communities to reduce homelessness is key to Closing the Gap

Every dimension of ‘Closing the Gap’—whether improving equality with non-Indigenous Australians in health, education or family outcomes—relies on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people having access to appropriate and affordable housing that is aligned with their priorities and needs. 
On Close the Gap Day 2024, this AHURI Brief highlights approaches that can empower Aboriginal communities and reduce homelessness. 

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  • Curtin University
  • RMIT University
  • Swinburne University
  • Adelaide University
  • UNSW University
  • University of South Australia
  • The University of Sydney
  • University of Tasmania
  • Monash University