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Report finds rental affordability the worst it has ever been
There is not a single property across Australia – or even a room in a shared house – that’s affordable for someone on youth allowance, according to a new report released today. Source: ABC News.
Vinnies welcomes government funding for those doing it tough
The St Vincent de Paul Society has contacted leading ministers in the Albanese Government to commend them for driving policy change and financial commitments aimed at improving the wellbeing of many Australians who continue to struggle with daily demands.
Federal and NT governments announce $4b remote housing agreement
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a $4 billion remote housing package for the Northern Territory, aimed at building hundreds of homes in Indigenous communities over the coming decade. Source: ABC News.
St Pat’s to boost social housing after receiving $7.5m grant
Homelessness support service St Patrick’s Community Support Centre has received a $7.5 million Western Australian Government grant to help build 28 social housing dwellings in Perth’s south metropolitan region. Source: The eRecord.
Housing stoush continues as Coalition, Greens vote to delay Labor plan
The political debate over housing affordability and ownership will continue into next year after the Coalition and Greens voted to delay action on one of the Albanese Government’s key housing policies until April. Source: The Age.
Vinnies calls for Government action over rental crisis
The St Vincent de Paul Society is calling on the Albanese Government to implement “workable solutions” to fix the availability and affordability of rental properties in both urban centres and regional areas.
Housing crisis response must be informed by ‘type of country we want to be’
Australian Catholic University and the PM Glynn Institute hosted a panel discussion in Melbourne last week on how to achieve ethical housing policies. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Health impacts from renting ‘worse than being a former smoker’: study
The negative health impacts associated with renting could be greater than those associated with unemployment or being a former smoker, a study has found. Source: 9news.com.au.
Top award for social enterprise built on firm foundations
An innovative Catholic building and construction social enterprise has won the industry collaboration of the year award at the 2023 Tasmanian Training Awards. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.