housingCrisis
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WORKSHOP: DISASTER READINESS
The disaster preparedness advice out there? It was written for homeowners. Not for renters. Not for the unhoused. Not for anyone navigating housing insecurity.We’re changing that. Preparedness for You is a free 3 hour workshop covering disaster readiness, tenancy rights, and community. Made for your actual situation. Free. Catered. 3 locations across the Northern Rivers,…
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Renters Need AUD$300 000 More Superannuation Than Home Owners
Rising rents mean older Australians who are not home owners will need twice as much superannuation to enjoy the same retirement lifestyle as those who are mortgage-free, according to a report. The research by Super Consumers Australia found that a typical single retiree paying rent would need $659,000 in super, compared to $322,000 for a…
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Average Weekly Cost Of Renting In Australia
Summer may bring more rental listings, but with demand still overwhelming supply, experts say soaring prices are cementing housing affordability as one of Australia’s biggest economic flashpoints heading into 2026.Rents for houses remain at record highs across the country, with unit prices not far behind, as Australia enters the peak lease-changeover period.Here’s what’s next for…
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What it’s like to be homeless at Christmas
Christmas is often a time for family, food and warmth. But at 58 years of age, Len’s life as he knew it was derailed by an unexpected injury that left him without a home, facing two years and two Christmases on the streets. Read his powerful piece on what it’s really like to be homeless…
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New Report: The Extreme Sacrifices West Australians Are Making
Instagram Listing Text Western Australians are forgoing basic needs like meals, hygiene and medical appointments in a desperate bid to pay the mortgage or rent. That’s what was revealed today in a devastating new report by national housing campaign Everybody’s Home, which surveyed 1,100 people around Australia affected by the housing crisis. Among the other…
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Theoretical Article: Don’t blame migrants for the housing crisis
Renfrey Clarke Green Left Newspaper March 18, 2024 Issue 1402 I am sure Renfrey would not mind me reproducing this here.-BV Want to buy a typically-priced house in Gadigal/Sydney? As of December, the cost of that median residence was $1,595,310, up 10.6% from 2022. Across all Australian capitals, the price rise in 2023 was 7.8%. For…
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RAHU Secretary: Palestine and Public Housing
Organisation Statement On June 15th, RAHU Secretary Harry Millward was asked by organisers of the Palestine Rally in Naarm to speak on the issue of public housing in Victoria, and the connection of displacement and segregation that has been forced onto Palestinians by an order of magnitude. This is the same system, the system of…
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📣 WA Justice Reinvestment Summit 2025 – Tickets Available Now! 📣
Event Listing 📣 WA Justice Reinvestment Summit 2025 – Tickets Available Now! 📣 We’re bringing together communities, government, service providers, and justice reinvestment experts from across WA for three powerful days of connection, learning, and momentum-building. 🗓️ Date: 28th – 30th July, 2025 📍 Location: Boola Katitjin, Murdoch University This annual Summit is a chance…
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MUTUAL AID REQUEST: RAHU MEMBER IN NEED OF SUPPORT
Reblog via RAHU Western Australia RAHU members help members! Help Maya secure housing! #mutualAid #mutualAidRequest #transMutualAid #queerMutualAid #weHelpUs #housingCrisis #housingForAll Alt-text: MUTUAL AID REQUEST RAHU MEMBER IN NEED OF SUPPORT “Hello, my name is Maya and I’m a mid-20s disabled transfemme artist. Unfortunately recently my home situation became untenable and I was forced to leave.…
