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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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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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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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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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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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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