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Home Modification in Aboriginal Housing

Author: Walls, R., Millikan, L., Bridge, C., Davy, L.
Year: 2013
Type: Report

Abstract:

Current housing provision for Aboriginal people is inappropriate due to its lack of cultural relevance, incompatibility with the geographic landscape, poor design and state of disrepair, and its inability to cater to the functional impairment of Aboriginal older people and people with disabilities. Inadequate housing supply, inappropriate home environments and a high incidence of disability and long-term health issues has led to compounded disadvantage, which means that many Aboriginal people with disabilities may face heightened difficulties. The complex relationship between inadequate housing supply, poor housing conditions, overcrowding, and health and disability needs to be explored further in order to design the most effective home environments in remote Aboriginal communities.

Further Details

Author Home Modification Information Clearinghouse
Publish Location University of New South Wales. Available from www.homemods.info
Research Notes Electronic copy added 26/07/2013
Keywords home modificationIndigenous housingruralremotehousing provision

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