Rental Affordability Index (RAI) â beware of averages
This year’s Rental Affordability Index (RAI) confirms what many already know (or experience) – there are huge parts of the country where lower-income people (even
December 9, 2021
NSW being left behind in social housing expansion
Throughout the pandemic weâve become quite used to focusing on borders and Australiaâs states â whether theyâre âopenâ or âclosedâ or on the quality of
December 9, 2021
Newcastle looks to Finland for Housing First inspiration
Shelter NSW was extremely happy to be invited back to participate in the City of Newcastleâs ongoing Inclusive Conversations series: ‘Housing and Homelessness: The Local
December 7, 2021
Housing SEPP finalised
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) has now released the final Housing SEPP (now in effect). Shelter NSW supports any opportunity to promote
December 7, 2021
Sydney. What kind of city do we want?
Earlier this week, Shelter NSW spoke to the City of Sydneyâs Transport, Heritage & Planning Committee regarding NSW Government plans for the development of 600-660
November 11, 2021
Regional Housing Taskforce recommendations released
Consistent with our strategic commitment to deepening our understanding of regional NSW, we have dedicated a lot of effort in recent months to making a
November 10, 2021
Social and affordable housing â and âmeanwhile useâ
Readers of our eBulletin may recall recent articles about âmeanwhile useâ â described as the short-term utilisation of temporarily empty buildings such as aged care
November 10, 2021
Regional housing â not so simple
At a time when many regional towns are facing unprecedented housing stress, Shelter NSW welcomed the NSW Governmentâs initial announcement of the Regional Housing Taskforce.
October 22, 2021
You canât talk about domestic violence and not talk about housing
Weâve often observed that while the issues surrounding domestic and family violence are complex, one thing should be simple â housing. Governments can and should
October 22, 2021