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ABC News
Thu, 08/29/2024 - 12:00
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-29/nimby-community-social-housing-mental-he…

This article from ABC News looks at community backlash to social housing plans for residents with mental health challenges. AHURI's Dr Michael Fotheringham discusses the impact of community fears on social housing.

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Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute

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