Research in progress
Explore our current research projects underway, examining a range of contemporary housing and urban policy questions. Current research priorities are determined in consultation with state/territory and federal government officials, industry and non-government experts.
Accommodating adults with disabilities and high support needs
Individual supported living (ISL) enables adults with disabilities to live in their own homes.
Ageing well in public housing
This project examines the challenges and possibilities for public housing authorities (PHAs) in supporting older tenants to age well and to inform policy development to better support older public tenants to successfully age in place.
Business models, consumer experiences and regulation of retirement villages
Retirement villages provide age-specific housing to five per cent of older Australians (10% of over-75s), and there is considerable potential for growth. Barriers to further expansion include affordability and concerns about the fairness and clarity of contracts.
Crisis accommodation in Australia: now and for the future
Crisis accommodation is an established part of the specialist homelessness services (SHS) system in Australia.
Developing an Australian Social Housing Advanced Asset Management (ASHAAM) framework
This research will investigate Australian social housing asset management practices and develop a Social Housing Advanced Asset Management (SHAAM) framework suitable for Australian social housing managers.