University of Melbourne
The Role of Social and Built Environments in Supporting Older Adults´ Social Interaction
The social and built environments at the neighbourhood level have been linked to older adults´ neighbourhood social interaction which, in turn, contributes towards ageing-in-place, wellbeing, and quality of life. Currently, however, there is no clear understanding about the relative strength and nature of these relationships across a diverse range of neighbourhood features.
2018
Alternative accommodation models in later life
A review of a number of alternative accommodation models for seniors with links to specific projects in Australia and the US.
2017
Cooperative housing for an ageing Australia
The focus of this study is on not-for-profit cooperative housing and the role it may be able to play in addressing the challenge of an ageing population in Australia.
2014
Precarious housing and health inequalities: what are the links?
This exploratory study asks two broad questions:
• Does poor health lead to precarious housing?
• Does precarious housing (including affordability, suitability and security of tenure) affect people’s health?
Older private renters (that is, people older than 65 years) were particularly vulnerable to unaffordable housing: half were in housing affordability stress.
2011
Themes:
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."