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First Peoples
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Article
We won’t close the gap if the Commonwealth cuts off Indigenous housing support
Publisher
First Peoples economic conditions
Welfare state
Welfare recipients
Housing subsidies
Low income housing
Rural and remote communities
First Peoples housing
Housing assistance
Australia
Description
The recent Closing the Gap report has highlighted the lack of progress in Indigenous affairs since the apology to the Stolen Generations a decade ago. Although not a specific target, safe, appropriate and affordable housing is acknowledged to be a fundamental building block for improving the well-being of Aboriginal people and closing the gap on many of the target indicators. For these reasons, it is unfortunate to learn the Commonwealth may be seeking to withdraw its support for remote Indigenous housing programs.
Our research and that of others provides evidence these programs are producing significant improvements. A sustained Commonwealth commitment to remote housing programs is essential for closing the gap.
Read the full article on The Conversation.
Publication Details
Copyright:
The Conversation Media Group 2018
License type:
CC BY-ND
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
20 Feb 2018
