Older Women
Older Women’s Risk of Homelessness: Background Paper
This background paper provides context regarding older women’s homelessness. It offers some potential solutions to reduce women’s risk of homelessness with a focus on preventative and innovative approaches that look beyond social and community housing as the answer.
2019
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Women are the hidden victims of homelessness — but it isn't just a case of sleeping rough
In Australia, older women are the fastest growing group of people experiencing homelessness. Sleeping in cars or couch surfing are among common options for women. This article looks at the issues surrounding older women and homelessness, positing that a lack of money in superannuation is contributing to the problem
2019
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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
The Forgotten Women - fastest growing homeless population
This presentation looks at the reasons why women aged 55+ are the fastest growing cohort to experience, or be at risk of, homelessness.
(National Housing Conference 2019, Darwin)
2019
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Older Women's Housing - Pilot Program
In Australia, one of the most disadvantaged demographic profiles is to be ‘old, single, poor, female and in private rental accommodation’.
This paper, from the Women's Property Initiatives, looks at ways in which we can address the growing social inequality in this cohort.
2019
Housing costs 'crippling' for senior Australians
Two thirds of Australian women renters over 55, would find a rent increase more difficult to afford compared to the rest of the population. Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that women over 55 are the fastest growing cohort of people experiencing homelessness.
The number of this cohort living alone is very high compared with the rest of the population.
2019
Housing Choices for Older Women
There has been an 88% growth in women over 55 years accessing homelessness services in NSW over the last 3 years.
This presentation examines the housing needs of older women; housing design principles; and effective housing solutions for this this growing cohort of the Australian population.
(National Housing Conference 2019, Darwin)
2019
Road to poverty relief in Australia
This October 2019 edition of ResearchPress explores the complex
dimensions of poverty, homelessness for veterans and older Australians, the importance of social inclusion, and mental health prevention for our young people.
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found a sharp increase in the rate of over 55s receiving specialist homelessness services, especially for women.
2019
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'Meanwhile use' properties offer potential as a short-term solution to social housing needs
A vacant Sydney nursing home awaiting redevelopment has been lent to a women's shelter, with experts claiming examples like this could offer a short-term solution to Australia's lack of public housing. It is designed to bridge the gap between crisis accommodation and permanent living.
2019
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Housing and Care for Older Women Policy Brief
This brief looks at older women’s housing, their changing needs, and the intersections between housing and aged care in Australia.
2019
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