Housing for Older Women (HOW Movement)

Affordable housing models for older people (65 years and over) are largely absent from recent federal and state government commitments to improve housing affordability and availability.

This research investigates the potential of alternative housing models to increase the supply of affordable housing for older Australians and…

Ernst and Young assessment of benefits by cohort for a given year reveal cohorts 2.3 (at risk to stable housing), 2.4 (at-risk to optimal housing) as the client outcome cohorts realising the greatest share of benefits, highlighting the successful early intervention and preventative nature of the HAL Service.
Research shows that most older women who are homeless have never been homeless before. In fact, many don’t self-identify as experiencing homelessness, as they view homelessness as the stereotypical image of a man sleeping rough.
Liz undertakes a mapping research effort. This report explores the issue of housing for older single women on low incomes is a wicked problem with skeins of complexity, barriers and constraints. Liz explores pockets of innovation, collaboration and experimentation in WA, Australia and the world. There is a call to action for us all to consider as this issues impacts the lives of an estimated 400,000 women over 55yrs in Australia