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One in eight First Nations households in Australia face unmet housing needs—almost twice the rate of other Australian households. Challenges such as affordability, overcrowding and housing suitability remain urgent, with profound impacts on health, wellbeing and opportunity.

Australia’s rental market is under intense strain, with rents at record highs, vacancy rates at historic lows, and more than one in four households depending on private landlords for their housing.

Poor housing quality and design can weaken household wellbeing, security and health. It can also lead to environmental and financial risks. With the race on to deliver more housing and transform our cities through densification, how are we tracking in the delivery of better, healthier housing?

Many successful housing projects are driven by the communities themselves, ensuring that the solutions are culturally appropriate and meet the specific needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The financing of social housing has become increasingly complex, with a growing range of different funding sources, models, and partnerships emerging across the country.