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Housing

First Nations NGO launches housing and training facility

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The Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation in remote Western Australia has constructed nine transitional housing units and a commercial training facility to provide suitable housing for apprentices and low-income Indigenous employees. Expressions of Interest can be made via Yurra, the construction company responsible for the completion of the project. The Ganalili Housing Program supports the cost of …

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CFMEU in turmoil

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One of Australia’s biggest unions, the CFMEU finds itself in turmoil following allegations of corruption and links to organised crime. The union finds itself in hot water, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claiming that nothing is off the table. Image: Image: Courtesy R Chambers Produced By: Abhranil Hazra Featured In Story: Hon Michael McCormack [National] …

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Aussie wages lose ground

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This cost of living crisis is confirmed by research done by the OECD which shows that wages growth is amongst the worst surveyed Australia is one of 60 member countries whose real incomes have gone backwards since 2019. Image: Image: Shutterstock – fiskes Produced By: Abhranil Hazra Featured In Story: Professor John Quiggen – School …

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Housing Density on the Rise

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Sydneysiders like many people around Australia are feeling the pressure of a housing crisis at boiling point, as property and rent prices reach new highs. The NSW government is facing up to the task of ensuring ample housing supply to cater for Sydney’s growing population, with new planning measures that promise to increase density in …

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Alice Springs conference tackles First Nations housing concerns

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The Aboriginal Housing and Homelands conference kicked off today in Alice Springs. It will discuss better ways to improve housing for First Nations peoples in the NT. The Wire’s contributors from 8CCC’s Big Brekky show started asking General Manager of Professional Services with the Central Land Council Dr Josie Douglas about the conference. Image: Image …

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NT’s new Indigenous housing initiative: Constructing climate-resilient homes

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Anthony Albanese launched the Governments’ $4 billion dollar housing initiative with great fanfare just a few weeks ago. However the local Wilya Janta Housing Collaboration want to design housing that suits communities, suits the environment and is culturally sensitive. Image: Image: Courtesy Dr Simon Quilty – 1970’s Humpy Tennant Creek Produced By: Frances Du Featured …

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New plans for First Nations home ownership welcomed

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The Federal government has announced a plan to increase First Nations home ownership in remote Indigenous communities. The National Rural Health Alliance has welcomed the decision, and believes this plan is a key step towards improving the overall health and wellbeing of First Nations peoples. Image: Photo by Joshua Leong on Unsplash Produced By: Joelle …

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Australians with disability face the housing crisis silently

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A recent study from the Australian Institute of health and welfare reveals a concerning situation for people with disabilities, showing that only six percent of those facing homelessness or its risk have access to the long-term housing they need. This comes at a time when demand for social housing is high, and accessibility and affordability …

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