The threat to housing in Australia from hazards such as bushfires, floods and cyclones is increasing, with replacement costs escalating. This report explores the housing policies that can improve community preparedness and responses to disasters. It presents several opportunities for policy development and practice change. Build back better approaches need to become the norm in...

This issues paper highlights some of the policy challenges faced in planning for, and responding to emergencies as it relates to housing and homelessness. Its purpose is to provide background information in advance of 2024 Housing, Homelessness and Disaster National Symposium. The paper concludes long-term recovery outcomes for people experiencing homelessness are not well understood...

This report provides an overview of the mental health and wellbeing following Australia’s 2019-20 bushfires, with data recorded 12-18 months after the bushfire season ended. Six key recommendations are put forward to meet the ongoing mental health and wellbeing needs of people affected by bushfire.

Through native title and other mechanisms, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are again becoming custodians of their traditional land and water estates. A common aspiration for Indigenous peoples in regaining rights, access and title to country is to create livelihoods and prosperous, resilient communities based on the use of their natural and cultural resources...