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Patrick Harris

Report

The role of housing providers in supporting clients with complex needs


This report asserts the supply of more housing options for people on social housing waiting lists should be given increased priority, as longer wait times and uncertain or unsafe housing creates further mental health challenges for applicants already facing increased health needs.
Conference paper

Increasing resilience to climate change in the Western Sydney region: an analysis of local council strategies for climate, health, and wellbeing


This research aims to identify how the eight councils have addressed climate risk and resilience, and to determine the barrier and enablers to planning, implementing, and evaluating related strategies across the Western Sydney region.
Journal article

Urban transport infrastructure planning and the public interest: a public health perspective

This study on the Sydney WestConnex project demonstrates how health impacts require early consideration within business cases for urban infrastructure projects, and later during environmental impact assessment.
Report

Marginal housing during COVID-19


This research examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on marginal and informal housing and short-term rental accommodation to establish any health and housing risks, and investigates any changes to the demand and supply of informal housing during COVID-19.
Conference paper

Planning healthy neighbourhoods: Addressing the links between health, wellbeing, health equity and neighbourhood built form


The social determinants of health (SDH) are recommended as a policy focus for governments seeking to increase health and wellbeing, and maintain control of health care budgets. Urban planning influences the SDH by shaping the physical and social aspects of neighbourhoods, creating conditions that can either support or detract from the promotion of physical activity...

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