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Report
A framework for the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander housing in Australia
Genevieve Murray, Ryan van den Nouwelant
Publisher
Housing assistance
First Peoples housing
Housing security
Governance
Aboriginal community controlled organisations
Evidence-based policy
Self-determination
Australia
Resources
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| A framework for the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander housing in Australia | 10.45 MB |
Description
This is the third and final report arising from an inquiry into developing a long-term governance and resource framework for sustainable and effective Indigenous housing. The report provides an overview of the inquiry and its findings, a vision for the future of Indigenous housing, recommendations for a National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Strategy framework, and a pathway to system reform.
The integrated findings are presented, with a particular focus on:
- housing need
- governance
- self-determination
- Indigenous community-controlled housing
- tenure choices and pathways
- funding.
Key findings
- There is high and growing unmet Indigenous housing need.
- Strengthening governance and accountability is crucial.
- Much more needs to be done to advance self-determination.
- The Indigenous community-controlled housing sector is small and lacks a growth plan.
- Tenure choices and pathways should be enhanced.
- Current funding support is insufficient and not fit-for purpose.
Publication Details
DOI:
10.18408/ahuri3132001
ISBN:
978-1-923325-26-5
Copyright:
Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute Limited 2026
License type:
CC BY-NC
Access Rights Type:
open
Series:
AHURI Final Report 457
Post date:
25 Feb 2026
