Families

This research documents the necessity of including parents and children exiting tertiary services, who are facing homelessness and housing instability, in future policy development.
Even when high-quality, evidence-based social-emotional supports and services are available, accessing them can be challenging, confusing, or impossible for some families, especially for families experiencing homelessness.
The present study investigated variation in housing insecurity experiences in a sample of mothers, as well as which risk profiles were most strongly associated with subsequent homelessness.
Understanding factors that support housing stability is crucial to ensure the best outcomes for young Aboriginal children and families at a critical period in the life course.
This study explored constraints and opportunities in apartment kitchen design for family home cooking and dining.

Homelessness among families with children under 5 residing in temporary accommodation is a growing global concern, especially in high-income countries…

Using The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia dataset, this study examines the profiles of co-residing young adults and how these have changed over the first two decades of the 21st century. It then analyses the associations between co-residence and young adults’ mental health.
This article canvasses urban interventions that can support human health investment and development. This article also suggests that designers of community policies, programs, structures, and spaces should be accountable for promoting social connection to help generate measurable health outcomes, such as longevity.