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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.
Communication is key to tenant wellbeing in public housing relocations
For public housing tenants, having to relocate from their home is a significant and sustained stress. Even if the final housing outcome may be improved, the relocation can be a negative emotional experience which deeply affects tenants’ wellbeing, according to new AHURI research.