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Our generation
August 8th, 2011
A film about the NT Intervention, housing dealing with all types of governments and their behaviour. What is it like to live in a northern Australian community – from an…
Learn MoreRadio National – Big Ideas – Don Palmer
August 4th, 2011
Despite the best of intentions, chronic health problems continue to plague Indigenous communities particularly for those in central Australia. Don Palmer suggests strategies to improve Indigenous health and urges that…
Learn MoreChange, change, change
July 8th, 2011
On the 30th of June 2011 Healthabitat ended a two-year contract with the Federal Government. These contracts for national Fixing Houses for Better Health work have been continuous since 1999….
Learn MoreIn defence of …
June 30th, 2011
In defence of the Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP) in the Northern Territory (NT) and the National Partnership Agreement on Remote Indigenous Housing (NPA) A recent article in…
Learn MoreOutback Spirit
June 7th, 2011
Sue Williams is a friend of Healthabitat and her book, Outback Spirit has sold so well a second edition is hitting the streets … worth a look!
Learn MoreNepal partnership expanded
June 6th, 2011
As two more toilet projects are commencing in Nepal, our Nepalese partners (CHDS) were keen to improve the efficiency of their financial reporting systems. Whilst all their reporting has been…
Learn MoreTrouble brewing
June 5th, 2011
Could there be trouble with the Northern Territory’s big (Federal Government money) Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP) Program? The attached news clippings indicate there maybe a few issues…
Learn MoreGood news from Groote Eylandt
May 24th, 2011
From Andy Irvine the General Manager of GEBIE Civil & Construction on Groote Eylandt “I am very proud to send you a photo of a big day here yesterday as…
Learn MoreRoyal Australian College of Physicians conference in Darwin
May 21st, 2011
Quiz:At two panel sessions at a medical conference, 4 of the 6 speakers are architects or planners because: a) there really is a link between health and the physical environment…
Learn MoreVisitors from the UK – World Habitat Awards
May 16th, 2011
In May HH hosted two visitors from the United Kingdom, here for the World Habitat Awards, on a lightning tour of Sydney and Wilcannia. HH would like to thank the…
Learn MoreShower, laundry and toilet blocks for Groote … not really
May 8th, 2011
Groote Eylandt looked to be getting ready for Xmas in July with prefabricated shower, laundry and toilet areas and some kitchen areas delivered and still wrapped up like Xmas presents…
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