Research

Pitcher Partners’ survey of over 150 NFP leaders has revealed that collaboration and adaptation are shaping the future.
This paper critiques the proliferation of “faux-design”—superficial or tokenistic applications of co-design principles—and contrasts them with best-practice approaches that genuinely shift power and decision-making to Indigenous communities.
This article shapes an introductory advocacy framework for social workers striving to achieve the right to adequate housing for all in the Australian disaster recovery context.
This study examines housing options for international students in Australia, comparing purpose-built student accommodation, co-living spaces, build-to-rent developments, and private rentals based on affordability, accessibility, and student well-being.
This report presents the results of a survey of 1,019 people who rent privately in Australia and places the results of that survey into the context of the overall private rental sector. Across most of the issues we asked about, renters in disadvantaged groups are doing worse.
This research looks at public health responses to homelessness during the COVID emergency in Australia. It identifies barriers, adaptations and lessons learned from increased teamwork between public health and homelessness sectors. It investigates how these partnerships formed and how they can continue with ongoing adequate funding, staffing and logistical support.
The study explores the patterns of ACEs contributing to childhood homelessness in South Africa to identify immediate causes and underlying factors that sustain the issue.
It is widely acknowledged that disability is both a cause and effect of poverty in Australia, yet there are significant gaps in evidence to frame relevant policy solutions.