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It’s time for a social housing revolution

January 19, 2021 3:34 am Published by Leave your thoughts

by Hugh Mackay Homelessness. Just ponder the very idea of it. Imagine that last night, and tonight, and for all the foreseeable tomorrows, you had nowhere to call home. Nowhere to ‘go home’ to. Nowhere to call ‘my place’. Nowhere to invite others into. We sometimes talk of home as though it’s about having ‘a… Read more

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Housing Canberra Affordably Forum – Key Discussion Points

August 24, 2020 11:56 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Key discussion points from the Housing Canberra Affordably: ACT Election 2020 Assembly Leaders’ Forum The Housing Canberra Affordably: ACT Election 2020 Assembly Leaders’ Forum, hosted by CHIA ACT and ACT Shelter, was held in the Federation room at Havelock House on 18 August 2020. Facilitated by award-winning journalist Alex Sloan, the forum delved into the… Read more

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AHURI asked, we answered

July 24, 2020 4:05 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The most recent brief from AHURI has put the spotlight on public and community housing providers and questioned their responsibilities regarding tenant wellbeing. And rightly so following the recent issues around Melbourne’s ‘public housing towers’ and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian public should now be more aware than ever of the vulnerable cohort living… Read more

Havelock House in 1965: folk songs and friendly Aussies. Reflections by Thomas Mautner

July 22, 2020 3:46 am Published by Leave your thoughts

#HavelockStories is a collection of compelling past and present tales of Havelock House residents and others who have had a connection to the Association in some way. They share their experiences, hopes and struggles. Through sharing their stories, we can build a richer picture about community housing and focus on the strengths and diversity of… Read more

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George – a big heart and even bigger dreams

July 14, 2020 3:44 am Published by Leave your thoughts

#HavelockStories is a collection of compelling past and present tales of Havelock House residents and others who have had a connection to the Association in some way. They share their experiences, hopes and struggles. Through sharing their stories, we can build a richer picture about community housing and focus on the strengths and diversity of… Read more

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Why the recent Domain Rent Report concerns us

July 9, 2020 10:49 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

The Domain Rent Report for the June 2020 quarter has found that, despite Canberra rental prices sliding during that quarter, the nation’s capital is still the most expensive city to rent a house with a median asking rent of $575 per week. These sorts of prices play a significant role in the rental stress experienced… Read more