Research and Policy

This article examines life course considerations and variations in the risk of transitioning into homelessness among single adults in Dublin, Ireland.

This study sought to describe and explore associations among selected determinants of health and self-reported scores on indicators of psychological capital among youth experiencing homelessness.

The article presents a detailed analysis of leveraging government-led developments to address the affordable housing crisis in major Australian cities, focusing on utilizing land contributions for multistorey developments.

The article “Innovative Financing Strategies for Affordable Build-to-Rent Housing in Australian Cities” discusses the challenge of housing affordability in Australia and explores innovative financing strategies for build-to-rent (BTR) housing.

Understanding the patterns and impacts of population migrations within Australia is key for governments and providers of housing, infrastructure and services to be able to plan where they will prioritise resources. New AHURI research critically assesses the population projection methods available to Australian decision-makers and planners.

This research examines how population migration to particular suburbs or regions across Australia affects house prices in different suburbs and regions.

In this issue of CMAJ, Alston and colleagues describe the urgent and complex problem of homelessness among older adults, a growing population nationwide.

Boredom and meaningful activity are important outcomes that require focused attention in services designed to support individuals during and following homelessness. Attention to this construct in future research, practice, and policy has the potential to support the well-being of individuals who experience homelessness, and to contribute to efforts aimed at homelessness prevention.

Home in Place has made a submission to the Everybody’s Home People’s Commission. The People’s Commission into the Housing Crisis provides a platform for everyday people and organisations to share their stories of housing insecurity. The testimony will culminate in a series of recommendations to fix Australia’s housing crisis. Home in Place’s submission provides insights into the housing crisis, its flow-on effects, and the steps that governments can take to solve the crisis.

Globally, education systems are faced with dual workforce crises: a shortage of teachers and a lack of affordable housing. Attracting and retaining teachers through improved renumeration, working conditions, and quality preparation have been central. However, initiatives to attract and retain teachers mean little if the workforce cannot find appropriate (quality and affordable) housing within commuting distance to their workplaces.