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news 30th November 2023 in news
news 30th November 2023 in news

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.

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news 20th November 2023 in news
news 20th November 2023 in news

Mixed tenure neighbourhoods are a recipe for success when redeveloping social housing

Renewing around 12,000 smaller scale social housing assets as mixed tenure neighbourhoods could deliver more than 40,000 medium density dwellings across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, according to new AHURI research. Even more social housing could be delivered if other underutilised land (‘lazy land’) in cities and regional towns is included in renewal strategies.

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In the Media 20th November 2023 in In the Media
In the Media 20th November 2023 in In the Media

Up to one in 10 homes in Australia may be empty. Could they ease the housing crisis?

Up to one in 10 homes may be vacant at any one time in Australia, with land banking, short-stay accommodation and legal matters just some of the reasons properties may be kept empty. This article by SBS News investigates what's being done to help open more housing up to people, and features an interview with AHURI's Dr Michael Fotheringham.

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In the Media 20th November 2023 in In the Media
In the Media 20th November 2023 in In the Media

Further boost to social housing and crisis accommodation

This article in the Australian Property Journal features recent AHURI research, which found that low remuneration, short-term contracts and competitive funding models are resulting in shortages of experienced staff. The Victorian government is promising a further $2.5 million boost to help meet increased demand for crisis and emergency accommodation.

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