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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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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April 1st, 2017
In the past, HH has looked to Bangladesh for important lessons in the development of low-income communities. Here, we present another example of a collective of local organisations and individuals…
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March 29th, 2017
Turning up to any community or project, it’s essential we arrive with skilled trades. Why? Because to get the best outcome, skilled professionals are necessary to ensure a good job…
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March 29th, 2017
Following the three-month trial of a maintenance program in Diepsloot carried out by local group WASSUP. HH O/S, Sticky Situations and IAPMO are back in the paddock to train the team…
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March 27th, 2017
Another Sanitation Studio completed in Nepal! Together with the University of Newcastle and project partner IAPMO (IWSH), the Studio was spread across two nearby school sites to design and upgrade…
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December 7th, 2016
Work is well underway on the new toilets, hand washing and tooth brushing areas for Thangpal Dhap School, boosted with the arrival of volunteer ex-WorldSkills champions; bricklayer / trainer Sam…
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December 1st, 2016
Congratulations to Andrew Whalan who was selected as one of this year’s Reece Grant Recipient. The Reece Grant awards up to $25,000 every year to support community water projects in…
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November 29th, 2016
Paul Pholeros has been nominated for the 2016 Impact 25 Awards by Pro Bono Australia. Voting closes on midday Thursday 1st December. Please share this link (link no linger active) …
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November 3rd, 2016
On 12 October, friends, family and students gathered at the University of Newcastle to celebrate the life and work of Paul Pholeros. The student-led event included speeches and presentations which…
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October 26th, 2016
The first house in Bhattedanda Village using the new earthquake structural banding system is complete. Built reusing the stone and mud salvaged from Sundar & Nima’s collapsed house, with the…
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October 8th, 2016
HH is excited to report on developments in the remote reaches of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Oxfam-led Swift Consortium has restored water to over 80,000 residents in…
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