Evaluation
50 Lives 50 Homes: a housing first response to ending homelessness in Perth
This is the third report from the independent evaluation of '50 Lives 50 Homes' being undertaken by the University of Western Australia. This report provides an in-depth examination of housing outcomes and tenancy retention, and reports on changes in hospital use and justice system contacts...
Report
Inquiry into social impact investment for housing and homelessness outcomes
This research investigated social impact investment (SII), which aims to generate and actively measure social and financial returns. There are several promising SII models—including housing supply bonds, property funds, funding social enterprises, social impact bonds and social impact loans.
Report
Supporting vulnerable households to achieve their housing goals: the role of impact investment
This study explores how social impact investment (SII) has been used for housing and homelessness objectives internationally, and examines three case studies where SII has been used in Australia.
Report
Inquiry into funding and delivery of programs to reduce homelessness
This AHURI Inquiry into the funding and delivery of programs to reduce homelessness in Australia provides the first comprehensive examination and assessment of the funding of Specialist Homelessness Services (SHSs) and other services assisting those experiencing homelessness. Government funding is the dominant form of funding...
Briefing paper
The economic benefits of providing public housing and support to formerly homeless people
The research examined the impact of programs providing social housing with support for people experiencing homelessness under the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (NPAH).