The pandemic has presented an array of issues throughout society, with it particularly affecting the access to affordable and safe housing for renters, and victims of domestic violence. HOW COVID HAS AFFECTED RENTERS With the decreased income and job prospects caused by COVID-19, a recent nationwide report by UNSW and Across estimates that around 5-15% […]
In the face of COVID, governments strongly encouraged people to stay inside, safe and away from potential COVID transmitting risks. However, this was not possible for our homeless population, one of the most badly hit by the recent pandemic. Who are the homeless in Australia? In Australia, estimates from the 2016 Australian Bureau of Statistics […]
Often childhood homes are associated with warmth, memories of fondness and a loving and safe space. But this isn’t always the case as a lot of people, including youth, become homeless, grow up in tumultuous environments with unstable homes, or don’t live in adequate housing. Not having access to a safe, stable and adequate home […]
Meet Tracey, one of our partner families. Tracey is a mother to 4 wonderful children. Tracey found herself facing challenging times as a single mother trying to keep a roof over her family’s head. She moved 8 times in 11 years and at times this was every 6 months. Tracey was constantly living in distress […]
Levi’s ANZ and Habitat for Humanity Australia partner to support Habitat for Humanity Australia’s Bushfire Recovery Program on their new campaign #WorkMeansMore for their Levi’s Workwear range. Titled ‘Work Means More’, the documentary style project was developed by Monster Children Creative and features a group of dedicated tradespeople, volunteers and the local community coming together […]
How Housing Affects Health Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to build and improve the places families call home, as this is critical to sustain healthier, equitable and resilient communities for generations to come. The nature of a house has a decisive role in the health and safety of residents, affecting disease development and transmission, access […]
Housing doesn’t just provide mere shelter, often a place to call home equals safety, family, stability mental health and education, which are all factors that create and supplement one’s general wellbeing Homelessness equates to economic and social disadvantages which affects one’s ability to be in a stable, comfortable environment that supports one’s educational needs. Statistics […]
Our beliefs Habitat for Humanity International is driven by the vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Today we are faced with an unprecedented global housing challenge, which is further exacerbated by an unprecedented climate challenge. In the more than 70 countries around the world where we work, climate change […]
In the last three decades, corporate volunteering has grown by nearly 150%, representing how it now represents an essential part of a company’s corporate citizenship profile. So how exactly can a corporate partnership with Habitat for Humanity add strategic value to your company? 1. Improved employee engagement -> Better business outcomes Corporate volunteer programs have […]
Habitat for Humanity South Australia is committed to supporting the 1 in 9 homeless youth access safe accommodation in Murray Bridge through the Studio Purpose project. Studio Purpose will provide safe accommodation in combination with support services. Studio Purpose is a partnership with Ac.care, Anglicare SA, headspace, Rural City of Murray Bridge, and SA Housing […]
