Tap Evaluation – Finding better taps
Housing for Health Survey data shows that taps are not working well. Poorly performing taps impact on the ability of the householder to maintain personal hygiene and health.
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Pre-fab Shower, Laundry & Toilet Block
This project developed and tested a shower, laundry and toilet area including HWS, rainwater storage and filter for drinking water supply and monitoring equipment for power and water.
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National Indigenous Housing Guide (NIHG) – Assessment Tool
A House project that was established to develop a range of designs to construct prototype houses that demonstrate best practice in all aspects of design, construction and detailing.
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Monitoring Water Flow
Experience has shown that the success of the Housing For Health survey/fix program can be measured directly by measurement of total water consumption into the community during the survey/fix program.
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Maintaining Houses for Better Health (MHBH)
The aim of MHBH is:
Improve targeting of housing repair and maintenance (R&M) funds to maximise value for dollar investment
Emphasise workflow outcomes to ensure quality control of R&M work
Develop IT to support flexible, secure data collection, management and reporting capabilities
Hot Water Systems
The failure of hot water systems identified during Housing for Health survey/fix projects continues to be high and running cost a major expense.
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Gas bottles and Safety
Householders may have gas connected to their houses for cooking (oven and/or stove and/ or fridge/freezer), for heating water and for heating and/ or cooling. Non-complying gas installations are a potential and serious threat to residents and property.
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Doors: Locks, Hinges, Handles
Identify and encourage the provision of longer lasting and better quality door furniture.
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Demonstration House
A House project that was established to develop a range of designs to construct prototype houses that demonstrate best practice in all aspects of design, construction and detailing.
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