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State of the (Older) Nation 2018
This research was commissioned by the Federation of nin e Councils on the Ageing (COTA) across Australia – including all eight COTA state and territory organisations and COTA Australia – in order to understand the views, life experiences and needs of Australians aged 50+ .
Newgate Research
2018
Themes:
Ageing Population

Older women, migrants swell the number of Australia's homeless
The number of people who are homeless in Australia has soared by almost 15 per cent, with newly released Census data showing people living in “severely” overcrowded dwellings are the greatest contributors to this increase. More than 116,400 Australians were homeless on Census night in 2016 – compared to 102,400 in 2011, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals.
Miki Perkins, Matilda Boseley
2018
Themes:
Older Women, CALD Communites

Changing the Rules – Housing Affordability for Seniors
An Australian example of the issues facing older people and housing issues. Examines the findings from the Property Council Retirement Census 2017.
John Morwood
2018
Themes:
Ageing Population, Housing Affordability

Austin's Fix for Homelessness: Tiny Houses, and Lots of Neighbors
Community First! Village’s model for ending homelessness emphasizes the stabilizing power of social connections. The village is a 27-acre master planned community just outside Austin, Texas, where more than 200 people who were once chronically homeless live in tiny homes and RVs.
Megan Kimble
2018
Themes:
Tiny Houses, Community, Future housing solutions

Assessment of and Improvement Strategies for the Housing of Healthy Elderly: Improving Quality of Life
To the elderly, the home is a familiar and safe place.
I-Ming Feng, Jun-Hong Chen, Bo-Wei Zhu, Lei Xiong
2018
Themes:
Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place, Aged Care, Health

More Seniors Age in Place Thanks to Growth of 'Villages'
For a small group of people in 1999 Boston, moving into a retirement community was not desirable, making them determined to stay in their own homes.
Kaitlyn Mattson
2018
Themes:
Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place, Future housing solutions, The Village Model

A Global Pilot Study of Age-Friendly City Indicators
This study evaluated the process by which core indicators of Age-Friendly Cities were measured in diverse contexts worldwide. The indicators were developed through research and international expert consultation, and piloted in 15 communities from 12 countries in 2014–2015.
Megumi Kano, Paul Rosenberg, Sean Dalton
2018
Themes:
Age-Friendly Cities, Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place

We Need to Talk About The Rising Tragedy of Homeless Elderly People
The rising number of low-income and homeless elderly people being locked out of aged care is one that needs urgent attention, writes Andrew Cairns, CEO of Community Sector Banking.
Andrew Cairns
2018
Themes:
Aged Care

Here's how Finland solved its homelessness problem
The Finns have turned the traditional approach to homelessness on its head. There are a number of reasons as to why someone ends up homeless. Most homelessness policies work on the premise that the homeless person has to sort those problems out first before they can get permanent accommodation.
Alex Gray
2018
Themes:
Housing First, Social Housing, Social inclusion

ALONE call for greater housing options for older people as the Land Development Agency is launched
ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has welcomed yesterday’s launch of the state-sponsored Land Development Agency (LDA), but is urging that housing options for older people are carefully considered. Following the announcement to create 150,000 new homes over the next 20 years and provide long-term stability in the housing market, ALONE is calling on the LDA to develop a
ALONE Ireland
2018
Themes:
Ageing Population, Policy, Age Specific Housing

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