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Archive of posts tagged 'housing'

A fairer NDIS / NDIA inquiry presents an opportunity to put people ahead of process

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) will call for the NDIA to take a people-centred approach to decision-making at its...

4 Nov 2022

Homelessness / Rapid increase in people over 55 experiencing homelessness

More and more older people are experiencing homelessness in New South Wales. And it is likely homelessness of older people...

19 Jul 2022

Homelessness / 2SER interview: housing affordability crisis

We all need a home. But where do you turn if you cannot find one you are able to afford?...

13 Jul 2022

Homelessness / Submission to the inquiry into homelessness amongst older people aged over 55 in New South Wales

PIAC made a submission to the inquiry into homelessness amongst older people aged over 55 in New South Wales. While...

8 Jun 2022

A fairer NDIS / ‘I wanted my independence’: How Connor took on the NDIS and won

Coverage of our report with The Housing Hub, Housing Delayed and Denied.

30 Apr 2022

A fairer NDIS / Housing Delayed and Denied, NDIA Decision-Making on Specialist Disability Accommodation Funding

In the past year, NDIS participants and providers have seen an increasing number of people who requested SDA funding receive...

30 Apr 2022

A fairer NDIS / NDIA fails to deliver on appropriate housing: New report

The National Disability Insurance Agency is failing to provide participants with access to appropriate accommodation when they have been assessed...

30 Apr 2022

Energy + Water / Submission to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment Review of BASIX Standards

PIAC made a submissions to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment in response to the review of the BASIX...

28 Feb 2022

Homelessness / Letter to the Committee on Community Services: We need adequate investment to address the social housing shortage, not more insecure housing options

The Homeless Persons’ Legal Service (HPLS) at PIAC wrote to the inquiry into ‘Options to improve access to existing and...

13 Aug 2021

Homelessness / Submission to the Disability Support Pension Inquiry

PIAC made a submission to the inquiry into the purpose, intent and adequacy of the Disability Support Pension (DSP). Our...

30 Jul 2021

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