Research

The vulnerability of people experiencing homelessness to COVID-19 was also heightened by the higher prevalence of chronic health conditions among the homeless population sleeping rough and in supported accommodation
The report examines homelessness among the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD)population in Western Australia. It addresses the challenges of understanding the nature of the population and accessing accurate information to determine the population in order to inform appropriate responses. The report examines some of the definition and measurement issues and provides analysis of the data in light of these in order to clarify our understanding of CaLD homelessness.
This research examined the barriers and challenges within the housing system for delivering housing supply that is more diverse in terms of size and built form; tenure; development model; and affordability level.
Some evidence received on preventing homelessness during COVID-19 pertains to broad and long-term reform. The Committee intends to give further consideration to this evidence in its final report.
The authors argue that lived experience can inform sharp critique and offer an innovative window on aspects of the ‘shared typical’.
Providing safe secure affordable housing is a compassionate approach it is also good economically.
So what would it take to enable co-housing as an option for Australians? A good start would be a conversation between influential stakeholders – such as planning authorities, banks, planners, architects and property experts – to explore pros and cons and the best way forward.
Noosa Council is also in the process of investigating areas of the shire that could be rezoned from low density and rural residential to accommodate medium-density housing. Local Government Planning changes can facilitate innovation in housing design and supply.