Despite being one of the wealthiest countries in the world, one in six Australians is experiencing food insecurity and every night more than 100,000 people are homeless. The pandemic has only exacerbated the accessibility and availability of housing for those on the margins.
With rental accommodation in a supply crisis, surging inflation, domestic violence and mental health issues on the increase, homelessness is getting worse and it can happen to anyone. $50 helps feed a family for a day and $300 will help relocate a person sleeping rough to accommodation services.
The CEO Sleepout is over for another year, but the homeless crisis has not gone away. Food and shelter are the most basic of human needs and together we can help those that have hit hard times. For more information, visit ceosleepout.org.au
The concept of co-living, a contemporary twist on communal living, is gaining traction as a solution to the mounting housing affordability crisis. This approach isn’t entirely new; it’s an evolution of older living models like boarding houses and shared accommodation that continue to be components of urban living. Now, updated to fit today’s needs and […]
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Affordable housing is of growing concern in the media.. With rising property prices and increasing demand, finding viable solutions is crucial. Recently, the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure’s introduced planning amendments aimed at addressing this challenge. But are these changes the silver bullet we need? Let’s delve into the specifics and explore their potential […]
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The Essence Board recently unanimously endorsed a plan to evolve the composition of our Board. Our current Board comprising 3 executives and 3 non-executives has served the business well taking us through the inception phase, successfully navigating through the pandemic, stepping through the market challenges of the past 18 months whilst always growing and diversifying […]
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The current NCC falls short in guiding interior design and accessibility for aged care. New design standards will address this align to the Aged Care Quality Standards, ensuring safe, welcoming environments for seniors.
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