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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.
More ‘rich’ are renting, while low income renters face greater stress
New AHURI research has revealed today that more households with higher incomes are renting and the shortage of private rental homes that are affordable for very low income households has worsened.
AHURI supports evaluation of NSW Together Home Program
AHURI’s in-house consulting team, AHURI Professional Services, in partnership with the Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC), University of New South Wales, is undertaking evaluation of the NSW Government’s Together Home Program.
Gender affects people’s housing pathways and outcomes: better data needed
A person’s gender has a real impact on their ability to find safe, affordable housing. New AHURI research highlights that policy makers and support services need to develop secure and accurate data collection and collation practices in order to improve outcomes.
AHURI Board welcomes new appointments
Dr Richards brings extensive economic research expertise and experience from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the International Monetary Fund.
Ms Samms brings a strong understanding and grounding in public policy combined with specialist expertise in social housing, First Nations housing and homelessness.
The AHURI team welcomes these appointments and we look forward to working with Tony and Jenny.