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news 19th March 2026 in news
news 19th March 2026 in news

2026 National Housing Program revealed

The Australian Housing and Urban Institute (AHURI) is proud to announce 18 new projects that will form the 2026 National Housing Program.

Funded by Federal, state and territory governments, the 2026 research program will investigate critical issues in housing and homelessness policy and practice.

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news 12th March 2026 in news
news 12th March 2026 in news

Housing researchers acknowledged at national conference

The Australian Housing and Urban Institute (AHURI) has bestowed two awards in celebration of excellence in housing research.

Dr Chris Martin from the University of New South Wales and Dr Rachel Gallagher from Griffith University were the 2026 award winners.

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brief 6th March 2026 in brief
brief 6th March 2026 in brief

No matter where you look, women face housing challenges

Across many aspects of housing in Australia, gender-based disadvantage can be seen.

It appears across research on migrants’ experiences, shared equity, property technology, data collection and social housing.

For International Women’s Day 2026, this Brief highlights recent research showing how gender inequalities are intensifying the impact of Australia’s ongoing housing crisis.

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In the Media 3rd March 2026 in In the Media
In the Media 3rd March 2026 in In the Media

This podcast episode from SBS Australia breaks down the difference between housing assistance types in Australia. It features Managing Director Dr Michael Fotheringham, who shares insight into social, public and community housing, and understanding eligibility requirements.

In the Media 25th February 2026 in In the Media
In the Media 25th February 2026 in In the Media

In this article in The Conversation, researchers from the Inquiry into Indigenous housing, Associate Professor Megan Moskos and Honorary Professor Vivienne Milligan, break down the housing gap affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander households.