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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Improving Housing in Bangladesh – A Sustainable Example
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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Plumbers upgrade the final stage of school project
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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Maintaining TOILETS for better health
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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Nepal Sanitation Studio – 2017
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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Toilet blocks underway for Thangpal Dhap School NEPAL
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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Reece Grant awarded to Andrew Whalan
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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