Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which we create and meet. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

Why this tool is important

While everyone deserves access to a safe, secure and affordable home, what that housing might look like and what they need depends on many factors.

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Looking at the data on housing insecurity and homelessness and gender, we can see that:

  • Leaving an unsafe relationship is the key reason women face homelessness
  • Women are more likely to be the primary carer of children, so their housing needs are different
  • Women face additional social and financial barriers to accessing housing

Many women who are currently or have experienced housing insecurity have experienced domestic and family violence. Their housing needs, including safety measures and location, must be trauma-informed and responsive to their experiences.

Therefore, to ensure the best possible individual and housing outcomes for residents, we must take a gendered approach to housing solutions.

This tool is based on the Women’s Housing Framework, and was informed by findings taken from women-centred literature and learnings from those with lived experience of housing insecurity and homelessness.