housing crisis

Federal Budget: Everything we know so far

Strengthening the economy, tackling intergenerational inequity and building Australia’s resilience are among the key themes of the government’s forthcoming federal…

Essential workers priced out of the rental market

A new report shows decades of housing mismanagement has resulted in many Australian essential workers, including aged care workers, ambos…

Most retirees who rent live in poverty. Here’s how boosting rent assistance could help lift them out of it

Most Australians can look forward to a comfortable retirement. More than three in four retirees own their own home, most…

Housing crisis may be exacerbating workforce shortage: report

Australia's soaring rental prices could be preventing aged care workers from taking on jobs in communities that need staff the…

Provider launches affordable apartments to address housing crisis

A prominent aged care provider in Victoria is chipping in to alleviate Australia's housing crisis by introducing affordable apartments for…