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Social housing is government-subsidised short and long-term rental housing for people on low incomes, and who often have experienced homelessness, family violence or have other special needs. Social housing is made up of two types of housing: public housing, which is owned and managed by State and Territory Governments, and community housing, which is managed and often owned by not-for-profit organisations. In the housing market continuum, social housing sits between emergency accommodation and private rental.

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A form of investment product that finances provision of key basic services. Social impact bonds are targeted at investors seeking appropriate risk-adjusted returns while also achieving valuable social outcomes.

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Tenure mix refers to the mix of housing tenures in a particular location. The idea underpinning tenure mix policies is that a diversity of tenure types in a given area will engender socio-economic diversity that will reduce the area effects of concentrated disadvantage and engender social inclusion.

Refers broadly to the growing gap between rich and poor households in both socio-economic position (socio) and geographic location (spatial).

Spatial mismatch is the mismatch between where low-income, working poor and underemployed households reside and suitable job opportunities for those households.

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Specialist homelessness services, which provide the range of services to support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. SHS support both those who have become homeless and those who are at imminent risk of homelessness and may comprise housing services (e.g. transitional housing) as well as support services (e.g. case management, providing access to food and medical treatment if needed).

Stamp Duty is a tax imposed by State and Territory governments in Australia that arises on the sale or transfer of a wide range of personal and business related assets. The assets that attract duty vary depending on the State or Territory in which they are located but can include shares, units, land and buildings.