The economic benefits of providing public housing and support to formerly homeless people

AHURI's latest research and policy bulletin, 'The economic benefits of providing public housing and support to formerly homeless people', explores the benefits of providing social housing and support for people experiencing homelessness under the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness. Research has found that providing stable housing and support is effective in reducing the use of health care services among people who were formerly homeless, and yields potential cost savings to government.

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Don't leave renters out in the cold

Thousands of Victorians are living in draughty, poorly insulated rental properties that are freezing in winter and cost a fortune in energy bills just to keep at a healthy temperature.

It’s unfair. The good news is that right now the government is reviewing tenancy laws, so we have a once-in-a-decade opportunity to fix the problem.

Consumer Affairs Victoria has completed the consultation phase of its review of Victoria’s rental laws and is now making recommendations to government. We need to make sure the government hears the voice of renters and progressive landlords.