Young People's Access to Home Ownership

This article examines whether today's young families are able to enjoy the benefits of home ownership that previous generations have taken for granted, given the broad economic, political and demographic changes that have occurred in recent years. 

Where now? Homeless families in the 1990s

The study of 33 Victorian families was undertaken by the Australian Institute of Family Studies in response to a request from Hanover Welfare Services

Urban housing report

The relationship between housing and living standards was addressed in two ways.

The poverty of housing policy: Newtown 1966 and 1991

In this third article from the Newtown Revisited Project, the authors examine how the outcomes of housing policy decisions between 1966 and 1991 have impacted on the lives of Newtown families.

Social polarisation and housing careers

Draws on a 1996 survey of a national random sample of 25–70 year olds, to examine access to home ownership in the context of a changing labour market.

Restructuring home loan finance for low-income families

Presents the final results of the five year Capital Indexed Loan Evaluation Study conducted on behalf of the Department of Planning and Housing, Vic

Reconceptualising Australian housing careers

This paper explores empirically how the change to a risk society might be manifest in family life courses and, more particularly, housing careers.

Pushed out or rushing out?

On the outside: The needs of unsupported, homeless youth

This paper looks at the needs of such young people, critically examines Commonwealth government policies which affect them.

Nomads in a settled population