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Could share housing be the answer for people as they age?
New housing forms are desperately needed to allow people to remain in their neighbourhoods as they age, by adapting their homes and embracing a new form of shared living.
A project in South Australia, with the Unley, Burnside, Prospect and Walkerville councils, has been funded to design a multi-generational housing concept in the established suburbs.
2019
Women over 55 are Australia's fastest growing group of homeless
An introduction service for flatmates, converting family homes into partly self-contained apartments and building community-funded homeless shelters are among new attempts to help older Australian women find secure housing.
Women over 55 are the fastest growing group of homeless people in Australia, though men and younger people are much more likely to be homeless, 2016 census data shows.
2019
Ageing to our full potential – preparing for an older Australia
The Australian aged care system is in crisis as more older Australians are facing the prospect of being unable to access the care they need when they need it.
2019
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The Seniors Housing Gateway - A safety net for older people at risk of homelessness
Australia needs to urgently address the rapidly increasing problem facing large numbers of older people, the majority women, at risk of homelessness.
2019
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The 'housing story': An Australian Perspective
The traditional ‘housing story’ narrative has become increasingly out of step with an Australia where it has become more and more difficult topretend that the housing status quo is delivered for all.
2019
Ease the affordable-housing burden for older Californians
The disproportionate impact of evictions and soaring rents on older Californians is a frequently overlooked element of the state’s affordable housing crisis.
2019
Age in Place: Home Improvements Room by Room guide
A resource for individuals/households considering aging in place (and what home modifications go along with this decision) vs moving to a different home or retirement community.
2019
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Why more older Australians are living in shared housing
An increasing number of older Australians are living in share housing. A relatively new group to emerge on the share-housing scene, they are choosing to share for financial reasons, but finding unexpected social benefits.
Share housing across all age groups shows it’s mainly driven by financial constraints. In older age, the experience of this is gendered.
2019
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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.
2019
Housing in an ageing Australia: Nest and nest egg?
Homeownership serves multiple purposes over the life cycle: It acts as a home as well as a store of wealth to guarantee financial security in retirement. Its lack in old age compromises security of both tenure and finances. Much has been written about housing and homeownership. Here we apply the prism of population ageing to bring new insights to the topic.
This brief is in three parts.
2019
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."