The Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage 2020 report was released in December by the productivity commission. The report measures the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people against 52 indicators across…
Hot houses in hot climates can cause serious health issues. This was part of the discussion at an EcoFair in Alice Springs recently. The question was will Alice Springs region remains…
“It’s magical that there is a sewer system…” Healthabitat (HH) couldn’t agree more. A functional toilet that safely removes waste is a crucial part of Health Hardware. Have a look…
Warm Houses in Cold Climates Healthabitat loves seeing simple and effective solutions to improving people’s health. HH says bravo to the Clean Warm House project in Peru which uses simple…
What does house function have to do with COVID-19? HH read this excellent article on the Conversation and this one from Croakey which advocates for improved housing to reduce the…
An exhibition on the role of maintenance in Nepal School Toilets, this what was put on after the 2019 Sanitation Studio in Nepal by the students involved
Following the evolving government advice on COVID-19, HH has postponed the rollout of all Housing for Health projects for the next few months. Trades will continue to fix critical health…
“This is not a wicked problem”: Healthabitat is making housing better for Australia’s Indigenous communities. Healthabitat has been asked to speak at the upcoming National Gallery of Victoria’s Melbourne…
Healthabitat has been asked to speak at the upcoming architecture conference Deerubbin. Organised by oz.e.tecture the theme is “Response + Ability”. A poignant theme for a first world country. When:…
Listen to HH Director Paul Torzillo on ABC’s RN radio program talking about the links between Housing and Health. Now the World Health Organisation has launched its guidelines for housing and health. And the link between the two is strong.
The Housing for Health incubator recently invited and heard from David Jacobs, Chief Scientist, National Center for Healthy Housing, United States on the recently launch World Health Organization’s (WHO) Housing and health guidelines….
Minister Nigel Scullion and the Australian Government appear to be ignoring their own 2017 review into the National Partnership Agreement on Remote Indigenous Housing (NPARIH). Rather than increasing critical funding…