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Housing vulnerable Australians means making clear choices

Brendan Coates, Monday, 5th October 2020 -  Continuing our series exploring the role that housing can and should play within Australian society, Brendan Coates shares his thoughts on why the challenge of housing vulnerable Australians is not insurmountable if governments make the tough choices

Housing all Australians

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Housing for all makes ‘good business sense’

Peter Mares, Wednesday, 23rd September 2020 -  In the second in a series exploring the role that housing can and should play within Australian society, Peter Mares shares his thoughts on why the objective around housing all Australians should be considered an economic imperative for Australia.

Housing all Australians

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Housing all Australians – a new paradigm

Robert Pradolin, Wednesday, 9th September 2020 -  In a new 12-part series, Rob Pradolin attempts to explore the role that housing can and should play within Australian society and why it is important to our economy that we house all Australians, rich or poor. 

Opinion

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A HomeSeeker Package could end homelessness in Australia for good

David Pearson, Wednesday, 2nd September 2020 -  Ending rough sleeping homelessness is not a pipe-dream – but it needs leadership, writes David Pearson, CEO of the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness.    
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Rental affordability crisis worsens for low-income Aussies

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 1st September 2020 -  Anglicare says with many renters out of work, the temporary JobSeeker boost is the only thing keeping a roof over people's head     
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Federal government urged to boost social housing investment

Luke Michael, Monday, 31st August 2020 -  Advocates say investing in this area would help rebuild Australia as it recovers from the economic impacts of the pandemic 
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Researchers warn of uneven housing supply across Australia

Luke Michael, Thursday, 27th August 2020 -  Housing supply varied across states and territories and also in mainland capital cities

Analysis

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How an innovative, evidence-based initiative in Melbourne reduced long-term homelessness

Paul Flatau, Wednesday, 5th August 2020 -  Phase two of Sacred Heart Mission’s Journey to Social Inclusion program, which supports those experiencing long-term, chronic homelessness to exit homelessness rather than simply manage it, has been rigorously evaluated. Here, Professor Paul Flatau

Opinion

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The uncertainty continues for people experiencing homelessness

Contributor, Wednesday, 5th August 2020 -  More social housing needs to be built to help stop homelessness and keep the community safe, writes George*, one of a group of people experiencing homeless who are still in temporary accommodation, waiting to see if and when they get social housing.
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Australia’s housing challenge is everyone’s challenge

Shane Farley, Wednesday, 5th August 2020 -  Addressing housing affordability requires agile and innovative thinking, writes Beyond Bank’s national community development manager Shane Farley.
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