Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI)

More than 10 per cent of Australian residents are on temporary visas and these migrants play an important role in the country’s economy. Despite this, the impact of the housing crisis on this group receives little attention. New #AHURIresearch delves into the housing experiences of temporary migrants and how systems can be improved to boost their wellbeing and economic contribution. The research, ‘Temporary visa holders and housing: findings from an Investigative Panel’, was undertaken by researchers from University of South Australia, University of Sydney, University of Tasmania and RMIT University. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4oVD1Wk #temporaryvisaholders #housingconditions #housingcrisis Debbie Faulkner, Romy Wasserman, Dr Zahra Nasreen, Kate Vincent, Iris Levin, Karien Dekker, Nancy Arthur, Helen Barrie, Ann Joselynn Baltra-Ulloa

New #AHURIresearch explores the impact of the housing crisis on temporary migrants, and how new support systems could enhance migrants’ wellbeing and economic contribution. This research explores the distinct housing issues faced by temporary migrants, who generally lack eligibility for housing support. “There’s no government department that really looks after temporary migrants and this disconnect means the housing pressures can go unrecognised, and leave migrants facing a form of hidden homelessness,” says lead researcher, Dr Debbie Faulkner. The research, ‘Temporary visa holders and housing: findings from an Investigative Panel’, was undertaken by researchers from University of South Australia, University of Sydney, University of Tasmania and RMIT University. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4iawjJt #temporaryvisaholders #housingconditions #housingcrisis Debbie Faulkner, Romy Wasserman, Dr Zahra Nasreen, Kate Vincent, Iris Levin, Karien Dekker, Nancy Arthur, Helen Barrie, Ann Joselynn Baltra-Ulloa

The recording from National Housing Conference session, 'Is "supply" the silver bullet?' is now available to listen to as part of Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Radio National's Big Ideas. This session was facilitated by Big Ideas presenter Natasha Mitchell, who led an engaging discussion about whether supply really is the silver bullet to Australia's housing crisis, featuring panellists Professor Rachel Ong ViforJ - Curtin University, David Reynolds PSM - Department for Housing and Urban Development (SA), Dr Tim Williams - Grimshaw. Listen now: https://ow.ly/O3MG50XsvEU #TimetoDeliver #housingsupply #housingcrisis #NHC25

AHURI Head of Development Dr Tom Alves spoke with Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News about housing affordability in South East Queensland ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This follows the release of the report from AHURI and Q Shelter, 'South East Queensland Displacement Monitoring: 2025 update'. "There has been a significant uptick in house prices immediately before this kind of event, so we are starting to monitor to see if that happens here," shared Tom. Read more: https://ow.ly/sUUT50XrpLQ #Homelessness #Brisbane2032 #HousingMarket

New #AHURIresearch seeks to realise the benefits of shared equity programs for participants and governments. With more people struggling to buy their first home, Federal, State and Territory Governments are increasingly adopting shared equity schemes to help Australians purchase a property. Ensuring these schemes are well designed and easily understandable can help ensure they are fit-for-purpose, maximise desired outcomes, and avoid unintended consequences like house price inflation. The research, ‘Shared equity programs in Australia: features, impacts and growth potential’, was undertaken by researchers from Curtin University, UNSW, Swinburne University of Technology and University of Cambridge. Read more here: https://bit.ly/49bjqMF #sharedequity #housingaffordability #homeownership Rachel Ong ViforJ, Hal Pawson, Simon Pinnegar, Professor Wendy Stone, Peter Williams, Charlie Gillon, Christopher Phelps, Piret Veeroja

New #AHURIresearch shows how to improve outcomes for shared-equity program participants and governments. The research looks at shared equity schemes, where governments or other organisations help people buy a home in exchange for part-ownership of the property. It compares the advantages, disadvantages and unintended consequences of different models, and creates an evidence-base to support the design of future government-led shared equity programs. “For most households wanting to become homeowners, shared equity is rarely going to be the ideal or perfect solution,” says lead researcher, Professor Rachel Ong ViforJ. “But for many it is an acceptable solution, and for the majority taking up government-backed products, it is the only one.” The research, ‘Shared equity programs in Australia: features, impacts and growth potential’, was undertaken by researchers from Curtin University, UNSW, Swinburne University of Technology and University of Cambridge. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4o1Eol2 #sharedequity #housingaffordability #homeownership Rachel Ong ViforJ, Hal Pawson, Simon Pinnegar, Professor Wendy Stone, Peter Williams, Charlie Gillon, Christopher Phelps, Piret Veeroja

In the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Q Shelter and AHURI are monitoring changes in housing market conditions, social housing provision and homelessness near Games-related venues. The second report of this study, released this week, reveals some positive changes over the last 12 months but also highlights several areas to watch as Brisbane 2032 approaches. As The Hon Sam O'Connor MP said earlier this year, ‘Our housing strategy must consider and respond to housing opportunities—before, during and after Brisbane 2032… to make sure this event can benefit all Queenslanders.’ Read the report: https://bit.ly/4oVrMwv #Homelessness #Brisbane2032 #HousingMarket

From 14-16 October, AHURI convened the National Housing Conference 2025 in Perth, on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar, with the support of the Western Australian Government and our generous sponsors. #NHC25 brought together more than 900 delegates from across the Australian housing and homelessness sectors to deliver on housing policy and outcomes in Australia. The conference program was wide-ranging but strongly forward-looking and focused on the theme that it is ‘Time to Deliver’ for Australian households. Read more here: https://ow.ly/cpWE50XlxXl #NationalHousingConference #TimetoDeliver

AHURI Managing Director, Dr Michael Fotheringham recently joined Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) PM to discuss solutions to Australia's housing supply in connection with social housing. Listen to the full segment here: https://ow.ly/gVv850XhkRE #affordablehousing #housingsupply #socialhousing

AHURI is very pleased to announce that the Australian Homelessness Conference will return in 2026, this time being hosted in Darwin. This event is Australia’s largest homelessness conference. It will bring together all sectors addressing homelessness in Australia to share new ideas, best practices, and opportunities for system reform. Stay tuned for more information in early 2026. #AustralianHomelessnessConference #AHC26