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Innovative Housing Solutions for Ageing in Place in Maleny
Stable, appropriate and affordable housing provides the basis for healthy people and healthy communities, however, there is a fundamental mismatch between the demand and supply of appropriate housing options for older people to age-in-place.
2018
Amplify Insights: Housing Affordability and Homelessness
Homelessness is not just rooflessness. We have seen the greatest increases in homelessness among people living in severely overcrowded dwellings; thus making homelessness increasingly hidden.
2018
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Housing Stress Increases for Social Housing Renters
Housing stress has increased considerably among renters of social housing, new research shows, renewing calls from the social sector for more affordable housing and a national housing strategy.
The latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey released on Tuesday said renters were particularly prone to both financial stress and housing stress.
“Over the HILDA survey pe
2018
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The meaning of home for ageing women living alone: An evolutionary concept analysis
The concept of home to women ageing should be visited in the light of ongoing cultural, political, temporal and disciplinary evolutions. In part, to complement policies increasing focus on supporting older adults to age in place and a growing attention on the home as a place where healthcare is designed and provided.
2018
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Report Finds Sharp Rise in Older Women Experiencing Homelessness
The report, “Retiring into Poverty”, released by the National Older Women’s Housing and Homelessness Working Group, said systemic factors such as lower superannuation, unequal pay and forced time off to raise children were key factors of the increase.
The combination of women having a lower overall income and housing affordability in major cities was a cause of great instability.
Housing afforda
2018
Australian Homelessness Monitor
Key findings
Australia’s homelessness problem is getting worse:
Homelessness in Australia is outpacing population growth.
Rough sleeping levels are increasing.
Severe overcrowding is the largest group.
Older Australians increasingly experience homelessness.
Indigenous Australians are overrepresented.
There’s increased demand for homelessness specialist services.
The main reasons for seeking assis
2018
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Well-being and age in co-housing life: Thinking with and beyond design
Co-housing communities, which are designed to encourage interaction in everyday life and informal mutual support, are often seen as a lifestyle that can improve residents’ health and well-being.
This viewpoint considers how spatial design, resident control and home technologies matter to ‘successful ageing’ in the increasingly popular co-housing communities- both intergenerational and senior.
2018
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Students in Milan are moving in with the elderly to fight loneliness and save money
Milan seeks to match young people looking for affordable accommodation with seniors in need of company. It fosters solidarity by bringing two generations together.
The “Take Home a Student” project was conceived by MeglioMilano, or “Better Milan”, a non-profit organization, and has created more than 600 pairs since it began in 2004.
2018
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Keep fixing Australia’s aged care system … taking the next steps in tandem with the Royal Commission
Australia’s population is ageing and our aged care system isn’t keeping up. Too many older Australians aren’t getting the support they need, or they’re fighting to be treated with dignity and respect. The Federal Government has invested an additional $5 billion in our aged care sector over five years.
2018
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Ending Homelessness and the Right to Housing
A Discussion Paper looking at strategies needed to end homelessness in Canada. The right to adequate housing is key to preventing and ending homelessness.
2018
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."