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Poor accommodation a major challenge for regional workers and industries
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.
Rent assistance can give children in private rental hope for better futures
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 research shows where to build well located social housing
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.
When disasters strike, local governments are on the front line. This role needs stronger support.
When disasters strike, local governments play a crucial role in supporting affected communities, as they best understand the people and environments that have been harmed.
Rewriting the playbook: What happens when healthcare teams up with housing?
Traditionally, health and homelessness sectors have run as separate entities, leading to fragmented health care and inadequate support for people experiencing homelessness. But when COVID-19 hit, Australia’s health and homelessness services broke through traditional barriers and collaborated rapidly to protect people.