Housing
Alternative labels
Residential building
Dwellings
Housing strategy
Literature review
The effectiveness of housing and housing assistance programs to prevent adult reoffending: a rapid review
This rapid review screened over 3000 references to identify 2 reviews and 11 primary studies that addressed the research question - what housing and housing assistance programs effectively prevent adults re-offending? The included studies were limited to peer-reviewed publications between 2010-2023, taking place in Australia, the UK, the USA, Canada or New Zealand.
Report
Towards an Australian housing and homelessness strategy: understanding national approaches in contemporary policy
This report investigates the rationale for an Australian housing and homelessness strategy. Applying contemporary thinking about the role of governments in complex problem-solving, and lessons from other ‘national approaches’ here and internationally, it sets out options for achieving cohesive, co-ordinated action on housing and homelessness in the Australian federation.
Case study
Housing, activism and local government: the Bendigo Street occupation – a case study
The proposals outlined in this report set the ground for a new relationship of meaningful connection between housing activists and local government, including councillors and staff involved in planning and all areas of social policy.
Report
Melbourne’s pandemic rental dynamics: an (un)natural experiment in excess supply
This report examines the consequences for housing costs of population change and housing construction in Melbourne over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Strategy
Victorian community housing workforce strategy 2023–2025
This strategy outlines a planned and coordinated approach to growing the size, strength, and capabilities of the community housing workforce in order to improve outcomes for community housing tenants.