Policy

Research
16 November, 2023

Home and Living Supports. Background paper – NDIS Review

The promise of a better life under the NDIS has not turned into reality for many people with disability. There are clear steps that can be taken to reverse this situation and deliver on the promise.

Research
16 November, 2023

An investigation of parameters affecting affordable housing location choice

This research aims to identify the factors that govern the spatial location choice of affordable housing. The determinants were derived through an exploratory study of relevant literature studies encompassing different geographical contexts, socio-economic backgrounds, and technological and economic advancement levels.

Research
16 November, 2023

Homelessness: The economics and solutions

This year in the United States, approximately 500,000 people will not have their own homes to sleep in. Given a…

Research
31 October, 2023

Housing niches: New directions for housing and urban policy

Housing influences life chances and trajectories through many roles, differently and in relation to the socioeconomic characteristics of people and population groups. This article uses the concept – ‘housing niches’ to present an alternative, bottom-up, plural and bundled view of housing and advantage.

Research
26 October, 2023

Exploring family homelessness in Queensland through a critical social work lens

The current housing and homelessness crisis impacting all Australian states and territories is highlighting the complex range of social, economic and environmental factors impacting families at risk of, or experiencing homelessness. The research argues for an alternative critical social work and human rights approach to housing and homelessness and that more policy attention and research needs to be directed towards supporting families.

Research
25 October, 2023

Postscript: Politics, housing policy and national cabinet

As this issue of Social Alternatives examining aspects of the national housing and homelessness crisis was being prepared for press the National Cabinet announced new policies agreed to by State, Territory and Commonwealth Governments aimed at ameliorating the escalating crisis in housing affordability and homelessness. This crisis has become a major political issue.