In 2021-22, across Australia over 174,600 households had applied to live in social housing, but only 29,100 households—usually those with complex or acute needs—were offered a home. This research investigates how policymakers and housing providers can use other forms of housing assistance to support people who are otherwise eligible for social housing.

This report summarises the findings of the Wave 3 fieldwork of the Riverwood North longitudinal evaluation study, which took place during the latter half of 2023. Reflecting on the overall aim of creating an integrated residential and community precinct, it appears the renewal has to a large extent been successful.

This research examines the organisational and resource implications of transitioning from ‘output-based’ to ‘outcomes-based’ funding arrangements for providing social housing in Australia. It explores relevant housing policy contexts, reviewing opportunities and key policy barriers for this reform goal.

The Foundation Housing Lodging (FHL) Lodging Accommodation and Support Service provides a contemporary model of lodging houses and an effective long-term housing solution at low-cost. In this research, CSI UWA adopted a co-design evaluation approach to gain an understanding of the impact and cost-effectiveness of FHL's suite of lodging, support and engagement activities.

The purpose of this document is to report back on the outcomes of consultations regarding improvements to data available under the Community Housing Data Collection. This document provides a summary of the feedback from the consultations with stakeholders.