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Another lost opportunity for housing affordability
The 2017 budget highlights the government’s preference for cosmetic rather than consequential changes in housing policy.
On downsizing, the government has badged a giveaway to a small number of seniors as a housing affordability measure.
2017
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Advancing Cohousing for Seniors
Research objectives:
- Increased understanding of the concept of cohousing, what it can offer for seniors, and which cohousing options are best suited to seniors.
- Increased awareness among seniors and other relevant stakeholders of cohousing options.
- Strategic actions implemented to increase the uptake of cohousing by seniors in NSW.
- More NSW seniors are able to age with dignity because the
2017
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Metro-based retirees affected by housing affordability
The latest Milliman Retirement Expectations and Spending Profiles report found that those retires who rent privately in Sydney saw their annual cost of living two-thirds higher in order to enjoy the same life quality as homeowners.
2017
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Evaluation of Extra Care Housing in Wales
Extra care is an important element of efforts to diversify provision and increase choice for older people. Extra care housing is a broad concept rather than a specific housing type. It provides independent living in a home of your own, but with services on hand if they are required.
2017
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90 Day Design Innovation in Social Housing Project – Case Study
Housing that supports health, wellbeing and independence for older people is an important aspect of developing South Australia’s capacity as an age friendly state.
Between December 2016 and March 2017, Office for the Ageing (OFTA) undertook a 90 Day Design Innovation in Social Housing Project to discover how housing and precinct design can respond to the needs of older Housing SA tenants as they
2017
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The funding and delivery of programs to reduce homelessness: the case study evidence
This research investigated how services supporting those experiencing homelessness are funded, and how different forms and levels of funding, together with diverse funding sources, impact on the delivery of homelessness assistance. This study is based on nine case studies focused on different service models, organisational forms and potential new ways of funding services for the homeless.
2017
Retirement housing in Victoria: Working together - resident protections and industry viability
On 8 June 2017, 24 representatives from resident advocacy groups, universities, industry, ombudsman schemes, government agencies and regulators met in Melbourne at an Experts’ Forum to discuss the future of retirement housing regulation in Victoria.
The Experts’ Forum was convened to consider three key issues arising from the Inquiry’s final report:
• Reviewing the Retirement Villages Act 1986 (V
2017
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Introduction to special issue: aging in place
The concept of aging in place has been discussed as a phenomenon, goal, or process. Initially the focus was on “place” as dwelling and evolved to “relationships” in a community. Thus, aging in community or age-friendly community reflect an updated focus for researchers, policymakers, and service providers.
2017
The Role of the Socio-Physical Environment on Aging in Place for Older Adults in Cohousing and Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of the influence of the physical and social environment of home and neighbourhood on aging in place processes among older adults in NORC and cohousing communities in Canada.
2017
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Housing equity withdrawal: Perceptions of obstacles among older Australian home owners and associated service providers
Housing wealth dominates the asset portfolios of the older population in Australia and many other countries. Given the anticipated spike in fiscal costs associated with population ageing, there is growing policy interest in housing equity withdrawal (HEW) to finance living needs in retirement.
2017
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"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."