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Unaffordable housing has big impacts on people living in poverty – but solutions do exist
People experiencing poverty face increased risks to their health and wellbeing when they don’t have affordable housing. High housing costs may further entrench some groups of people in poverty, while poor quality housing can make poverty outcomes worse, new AHURI research has confirmed.
Australian Housing Sector gathers to find A Way Forward
The biennial National Housing Conference was abuzz once again on 10-12 October 2023, bringing together around 1300 leaders from across the Australian housing and homelessness sectors to examine and plot A Way Forward for housing in Australia. NHC 2023 was convened in Brisbane by AHURI with the support of the Queensland Government and 25 generous sponsors.
More to be done to build and retain an experienced homelessness workforce
Low remuneration, short term contracts and competitive funding models are resulting in experienced staff leaving the specialist homelessness services industry, new AHURI research warns.
First home buyers face severe financial hurdles, smarter government interventions can help
First home owner grants and long periods of low interest rates have actually made it more difficult for aspiring first home buyers, finds new AHURI research. However, there are smart policy options governments can adopt that would support more aspiring first home buyers to achieve home ownership.
In memory of Judy Yates: a legacy of dedication to better housing policy
On Tuesday, 12 September, AHURI was delighted to host a morning tea to honour the late Judy Yates’s memory with the establishment of the Judy Yates collection to be housed in AHURI’s library. We were delighted to welcome Judy’s widower, Warren Yates, and son, Mark, along with AHURI friends and alumni.