Indigenous access to mainstream public and community housing: final report

01 September 2005This study shows that gains have been made in improving access outcomes in mainstream public housing for Indigenous people in housing need. The high levels of continuing unmet housing need in the Indigenous population indicate, however, that more needs to be done. We also need to ensure that vulnerable households in public housing at risk of losing their tenancy are supported through difficult times so that a cycle of eviction and tenuous accommodation options can be avoided.

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20 December 2011

On 18 November 2011, Parliamentary Secretary for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Senator the Hon Kate Lundy, announced the establishment of an independent panel of eminent community leaders to conduct an inquiry into Australian Government services to ensure they are responsive to the needs of Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

15 December 2011

We live in a 'wired society'. But how much are people affected by mental illness included in this? Does social media increase isolation or help people overcome it?

09 December 2011

The Historical Justice and Memory website now includes a daily newsblog.