An evening with Healthabitat
August 5th, 2017
There are many reasons why we continue to work in tough places to improve housing and health. What we do is guided by core principles of which prioritise health, many…
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Health check on new solar systems
August 3rd, 2017
News is cropping up of solar panels being installed in Aboriginal communities all over Australia. On 24 July, the Australian reported that the Northern Territory Government has installed over 10,000…
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Plumbers Are Health Workers – A Vital Role
July 31st, 2017
Healthabitat projects draw on diverse skillsets. The success of each project relies on this diversity, which is why we have always worked in close partnership with trades and industry experts….
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Update on NT election housing promises: building starts
July 16th, 2017
A year ago (July 2016) Healthabitat published this article about the impending NT election. Back then, both major parties were making big promises to construct houses and reduce crowding. In…
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The Indigenous Aged Care Design Guide
July 13th, 2017
Design, specification, quality control and maintenance are key components to the successful application of Housing for Health – the guide. Borrowing from the same principles is The Indigenous Aged Care…
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The Grand Section – an odyssey
July 13th, 2017
What happens when two architecture students decide they need more from their architectural education than hypothetical briefs and clients of their school studios? If you’re University of Newcastle Students Owen…
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The 2017 Federal budget – a better way?
June 5th, 2017
On 9 May, the Treasurer Scott Morrison put the 2017 budget to the Australian Parliament and said that it would “guarantee the essentials that Australians rely on” and would deliver…
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Pre-fabricated containers as refugee shelter: fit for purpose?
June 5th, 2017
Concerned with the loss of basic health hardware and infrastructure in the temporary nature of building for refugee camps, HH has been receiving these anecdotal reports from an international aid…
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Sanitation Studio – student reflections
June 5th, 2017
Architecture student from University of Newcastle, Emma Gaal, shares her reflections on her experience of the Sanitation Studio Nepal, working with real clients, local materials and offers insights into a…
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Community Plumbing Challenge 2017 to be held in Indonesia
June 4th, 2017
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) are longtime Healthabitat and HH O/S partners. Many projects have been brought to life by IAPMO contributions and technical support. Recently…
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Not just a hole in the ground – Student exhibition
May 23rd, 2017
“Not just a hole in the ground” is the perfect title for this exhibition of work by University of Newcastle students who participated in this year’s (2017) Sanitation Studio in…
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Whole-of-township-leases a decade on.
April 24th, 2017
Back in 2006 the Federal Government amended the Northern Territory Aboriginal Land Rights Act to allow Aboriginal Land Councils to lease their towns to the Federal Government for up to…
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