Research library

Infrastructure South Australia (ISA) commissioned the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) to analyse the impacts of providing equitable access to secure, affordable, and appropriate housing at a population-wide scale. The objective of the project is to develop an effective impact assessment framework based on evidence of the benefits to inform housing policy and investment decisions.

This practice manual (Manual) provides guidance for the delivery, design and funding of congregate supportive housing that is based on Housing First principles, such as the Common Ground model. This guidance relates to both the housing itself and the support service model.

Young people are a significant group experiencing homelessness in Victoria. Compared to older cohorts, young people have distinctive pathways into, and experiences of homelessness. To effectively meet the needs of young people a youth-specific homelessness strategy is required in Victoria.

ACT Shelter commissioned the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) to investigate whether providing direct access to planned, sustainable, long-term housing options for the homeless population, and those at risk of homelessness, in the ACT is a more cost-effective strategy for the government than relying on crisis responses.

The purpose of this research is to identify approaches that assist in ensuring that high-quality built outcomes are achieved in the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector.