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‘Ageing in neighbourhood’: what seniors want instead of retirement villages and how to achieve it
As we age, most people prefer to stay in their own homes and communities instead of moving to retirement villages. Some have gone so far as to say retirement villages have had their day. What’s needed instead is adaptable housing and neighbourhoods to help people as they move through life’s stages. Are the days of the retirement village numbered?
Caroline Osborne, Claudia Baldwin
2020
Themes:
Lifetime Neighbourhoods, Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place

At Risk: Understanding the population size and demographics of older women at risk of homelessness in Australia
Older women have a right to appropriate and affordable housing as a foundation for their wellbeing, however they are the fastest growing cohort of people experiencing homelessness in Australia.
Debbie Faulkner, Laurence Lester, Social Ventures Australia
2020
Themes:
Older Women

At Risk: 405,000 older women risk homelessness without urgent policy reform
Older women have a right to appropriate and affordable housing as a foundation for their wellbeing, however they are the fastest growing cohort of people experiencing homelessness in Australia.
Social Ventures Australia
2020
Themes:
Older Women

Residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities Face Growing Concerns Over Evictions
A disturbing trend is becoming increasingly evident across the US: The eviction of vulnerable nursing home residents from their facilities, often without notice, preparation, or a safe and appropriate place to go.
Lori Smetanka, Robyn Grant
2020
Themes:
Aged Care

'We're not prepared': coronavirus could devastate homeless communities
Homeless organizations in California, which now has the highest numbers of reported Covid-19 infections along with New York and Washington state, say they lack the resources and government support to effectively stop the virus’ spread in encampments and shelters, and that the shortage of tests and beds could have devastating consequences.
Sam Levin
2020
Themes:
COVID-19

Home for Good
What is a home?
Emma Dawson, Myfan Jordan
2020
Themes:
Ageing Population, Concept of 'Home', Health

The Renters Journey
Report following the rental experiences of four key groups of renters: women aged 55 and over, low income families, newly arrived migrants and young renters. Journey mapping with four key groups of renters, exploring common and unique experiences and pain points.
2019
Themes:
Older Women, Private Rental

Older Australians and the housing aspirations gap
This report examined the housing aspirations of older Australians, defined as households over the age of 55. Within this research, housing aspirations were explored through the AHA survey, where respondents selected their ideal location, number of bedrooms, dwelling type and tenure.
Amity James, Steven Rowley, Wendy Stone, Sharon Parkinson, Angela Spinney, Margaret Reynolds
2019
Themes:
Ageing Population, Affordable Housing, Age Specific Housing, Policy

Supporting older lower income tenants in the private rental sector
Retired lower income households living in the private rental sector face rent increases and insecure tenure while being on low fixed incomes. They also live in housing that may not be physically suitable for them and may require alterations to make the premises liveable. The policy options presented here focus on assisting older lower income tenants.
Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
2019
Themes:
Private Rental, Ageing Population, Housing insecurity, Policy

Making Affordable Housing a Reality in Cities
A world in which only a few can afford housing is not sustainable. Today, however, most cities around the world are facing major challenges in providing safe and adequate housing for their people, especially cities that are growing rapidly and where the affordable housing options are limited. This report explores both supply-side and demand-side dynamics.
World Economic Forum
2019
Themes:
Affordable Housing, Policy

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