Time to future proof Australian housing

Published 23rd February 2021

Given our ageing population, the number of Australians with mobility issues is expected to almost double from 3 million to nearly 6 million within 40 years. In about a month’s time Australia’s building ministers will meet to consider the inclusion of minimum accessibility standards in the National Construction Code (NCC). This will be a critical decision for the millions of Australians with mobility impairments who cannot get access to housing that meets their needs.

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Source:
Di Winkler, 2021, Australia Pro Bono (https://probonoaustralia.com.au)