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What is a circular economy for housing, and what will help Australia achieve it?
Momentum is growing in the development of a sustainable circular economy for Australia, with Commonwealth Government initiatives supporting investments in priority areas such as advanced manufacturing, plastic recycling, value-add in resources and low emission technologies.
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.
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.
Events
9 May 2024
Wesley Conference Centre, 220 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000
9.00am-5.00pm AEST
Circular economy housing
The build, operation and demolition of Australian homes contribute significantly to Australia’s embodied carbon emissions, which will continue to grow as more homes are built. In the face of the climate crisis and the housing affordability crisis, a shift to circular economy housing is urgently needed and requires multi-directional effort.
Tuesday 13 August - Wednesday 14 August 2024
Adelaide Convention Centre
Australian Homelessness Conference
Our biennial Australian Homelessness Conference brings together the Australian homelessness sector to build on policy and practice to end homelessness at a national, state and local level. The program will feature the latest research and best practices in homelessness service provision.