The construction of social housing pathways across Australia

Powell, Abigail; Meltzer, Ariella; Martin, Chris; Stone, Wendy; Liu, Edgar; Flanagan, Kathleen; Muir, Kristy; Tually, Selina

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“…The concept of housing pathways describes the mobility of households and residents within the housing system (see Powell, Meltzer et al 2019). These pathways are a continually changing set of relationships and interactions that are experienced over time (Clapham 2002: 63-64).…”

Section: Housing Pathwaysmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…We also briefly examine data gaps, blind spots and challenges currently affecting the ways 'big data', such as administrative records, can be used for housing and housing assistance policy development. Powell, Meltzer et al (2019) reviewed the operational policies impacting on social housing pathways across Australia. Operational policies include those related to tenant eligibility, rental rebates, transfers and other tenancy matters.…”

Section: Quantitative Data Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Interviews were conducted in Project A (Powell, Meltzer et al 2019) and Project B (Flanagan, Levin et al 2020) to capture rich experiential data about pathways through (and around) the system, rather than static or isolated experiences within it.…”

Section: Qualitative Interviewsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Within this context, the housing pathways of households and individuals have changed in ways that vary across housing assistance programs, jurisdictions and for population cohorts with varied demographic, economic and locational backgrounds. Added to this, the private rental market is unaffordable for people reliant on income support payments (Anglicare Australia 2019), making the private rental market an unrealistic and unsuitable option for most tenants (Powell, Meltzer et al 2019).…”

Section: Formal Social Housing Pathwaysmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This report is the final report for the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) evidence-based policy Inquiry into social housing pathways. The report examines data on entrants and exits to social housing and draws together findings from a program of research that examined: 1) the role of policy in shaping social housing pathways through a review of current social housing operational policies (Powell, Meltzer et al 2019), and 2) the lived experience of people who have moved into, within and/or out of social housing across four jurisdictions (Flanagan, Levin et al 2020). Reports from these two elements of the research program can be read elsewhere.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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‘A pathway to where?’ Inquiry into understanding and reimagining social housing pathways

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AHURI AHURI is a national independent research network with an expert not-for-profit research management company, AHURI Limited, at its centre. AHURI's mission is to deliver high quality research that influences policy development and practice change to improve the housing and urban environments of all Australians. Using high quality, independent evidence and through active, managed engagement, AHURI works to inform the policies and practices of governments and the housing and urban development industries, and stimulate debate in the broader Australian community. AHURI undertakes evidence-based policy development on a range of priority policy topics that are of interest to our audience groups, including housing and labour markets, urban growth and renewal, planning and infrastructure development, housing supply and affordability, homelessness, economic productivity, and social cohesion and wellbeing. AHURI Limited also gratefully acknowledges the contributions, both financial and in-kind, of its university research partners who have helped make the completion of this material possible. Disclaimer The opinions in this report reflect the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of AHURI Limited, its Board, its funding organisations or Inquiry panel members. No responsibility is accepted by AHURI Limited, its Board or funders for the accuracy or omission of any statement, opinion, advice or information in this publication. AHURI journal AHURI Final Report journal series is a refereed series presenting the results of original research to a diverse readership of policy makers, researchers and practitioners. Peer review statement An objective assessment of reports published in the AHURI journal series by carefully selected experts in the field ensures that material published is of the highest quality. The AHURI journal series employs a double-blind peer review of the full report, where anonymity is strictly observed between authors and referees.

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Section: Housing Pathwaysmentioning

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Section: Quantitative Data Analysismentioning

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Section: Qualitative Interviewsmentioning

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Section: Formal Social Housing Pathwaysmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Problematisation of Young People Within Existing Housing-Related Policy in Queensland

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Newcomb

2024

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More young people are experiencing homelessness and housing stress in Australia than ever before, with policy responses failing to address a current housing and cost-of-living crisis. Of particular concern when considering increasing rates of youth homelessness and housing stress is the absence of research examining existing policy. This research was undertaken in the Australian state of Queensland and contributes to addressing this gap in knowledge by utilising Carol Bacchi’s (2009) ‘What’s the Problem Represented to be?’ approach to policy analysis to examine three state policies, namely Towards Ending Homelessness for Young Queenslanders 2022–2027, the Queensland Housing Strategy 2017–2027, and the Queensland Youth Strategy. A range of discourses were found which position young people as lacking knowledge and skills to obtain housing. Emphasis is also placed on education, training, and employment as solutions to youth housing issues rather than a genuine focus on empowering young people through policy and practice initiatives. The findings of this research mirror existing discourses found in global conversations about youth homelessness and housing stress and contribute to a growing knowledge base around the importance of engaging young people in decision making within public policy and social reform.

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