EVENT: National Reconciliation Week 2023
June 4th, 2023
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) runs from 27th May to 3rd June every year. It “is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and…
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REPORT: ‘Hot Cities, Chilled Economies – Impacts of extreme heat on global cities’
February 17th, 2023
The Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation recently released its report ‘Hot Cities, Chilled Economies: Impacts of Extreme Heat on Global Cities’ The report details the social and economic effects of extreme heat…
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TRIAL: Pioneering heat stress scale to be trialed in Western Sydney
January 20th, 2023
Sydney researchers are developing a heat stress scale similar to a UV index. With an accompanying app, it is designed to help the public handle the heat and avoid the…
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ADVOCACY – Healthy Homes for Renters project
November 18th, 2022
‘Healthy Homes for Renters’ project is attempting to build political support for minimum energy efficient standards for rental properties. Better Renting is calling on governments to implement minimum energy efficiency…
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NEWS: IWSH Completes New Plumbing Training Facility in Navajo Nation
September 30th, 2022
IWSH completes new training facility for Navajo Nation’s first dedicated plumbing training program IAPMO and the IWSH foundation have been strong supporters of HH’s international work in Nepal and South…
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INTERVIEW: NT Shelter interview Dr Simon Quilty
September 16th, 2022
NT Shelter interviews Dr Simon Quilty as a part of Homelessness Week 2022 (1-7 Aug). With over 20 years working in remote medicine in the NT, Dr Quilty regularly experiences…
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NEWS: NT refuses to adopt new 7 Star Energy Efficiency standards for homes
September 2nd, 2022
Australian State and Territory Building Ministers agreed last week to improve the energy efficiency requirements of new homes. The NT however, a region with arguably Australia’s most extreme climate has…
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NEWS/DISCUSSION: ‘Cold Boxes’ affect health too
July 22nd, 2022
Recent radio segment discusses the negative affects of cold homes on people. Professor Emma Baker, head of the Australian Centre for Housing Research at the University of Adelaide is collecting…
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NEWSLETTER | JUNE 2022
June 27th, 2022
NEWSLETTER | JUNE 2022 Since our December Newsletter, a number of exciting new projects have kicked off. Two Housing for Health projects as a part of the Healthy Homes…
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National Reconciliation Week 2022 – ‘Be Brave. Make Change’
June 3rd, 2022
‘Be Brave. Make Change’ is a challenge to all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and strengthen respectful relationships. The National Agreement on Closing the Gap sets…
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RESEARCH: Global Handwashing Partnership releases annual Hand Hygiene Summary
May 17th, 2022
Global Handwashing Partnership for the past 10 years has collated the latest hand hygiene research through an annual research summary. They have just released their latest summary, revealing important data…
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NEWS/ ADVOCACY: Remote Laundry Pilot Project Success!
March 8th, 2022
The projects’ success in reducing Scabies reminds us of the importance of ‘HLP2: Washing Clothes and Bedding’. Community members from Barunga and up to 30km’s away come to use the…
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