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Security of tenure for the ageing population in Western Australia
The genesis of this research commenced several years ago as the impact of Western Australia’s ‘resources boom’ was becoming evident. Although that period augured in years of prosperity for some Western Australians, for many – especially those on lower and fixed incomes – the rising cost of living became problematic.
2014
Older Women's Pathways out of Homelessness in Australia
This study examines pathways out of homelessness for older women in Australia. It seeks to understand the range of possible responses and program models that would assist in addressing their homelessness. It explicitly intends to inform the service sector.
2014
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Public housing stock transfer — impacts and implications for local government final report
This is the Final Report of a project that examines the impact of the South Australian Government’s announced program of public housing stock transfers to the community sector on local governments.
The community housing sector in Australia is defined as not-for-profit housing and is made up of both larger and smaller organisations.
2014
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Housing in later life
This UK report outlines some of the challenges and opportunities for older people’s housing with recommendations for action. One key action is to make sure that older people themselves are at the forefront of the housing debate.
As this report makes clear, there isn’t one simple solution that will suit everyone.
2014
An Alternative Age-Friendly Handbook (for the socially engaged urban practitioner
This Alternative Age-friendly Handbook provides a playful and critical exploration of what creative urban practitioners can bring to emerging debates around the creation of Age-friendly Cities. What follows is a series of suggested modes and methods of Age-friendly practice. Small-scale actions and interventions we can start taking now to create Age-friendly spaces.
2014
Virtual Villages for Aging in Place
A discussion of the history and viability of the Village concept of aging in place.
Boston's Beacon Hill Village enrolled their initial members in January 2002, the first Village in what has grown into a small scale national movement.
The Village concept has gained much attention as a model for aging in place.
2014
China’s Senior Housing – Now and the Future
In this report, Deloitte analyzes China’s senior housing market - where it stands and how it will evolve.
China's ageing population has received growing attention in recent years bringing the issue of "elder care" to the forefront of policy makers, and organizations' minds.
2014
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Housing for Older Persons: Options Paper
The government has made significant changes to the way social housing is delivered across New Zealand following recommendations in 2010 by the Housing Shareholders Advisory Group.
2014
Security of tenure for the ageing population in Western Australia: Does current housing legislation support Seniors’ ongoing housing needs?
The genesis of this research commenced several years ago as the impactof Western Australia’s ‘resources boom’ was becoming evident. Although that period augured in years of prosperity for some Western Australians, for many – especially those on lower and xed incomes – the rising cost of living became problematic.
2014
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