Precarious Housing and Health

Housing and health are both significant areas of government investment. Our research provides evidence of a clear link between unstable housing and poor health. We’ve conducted research into the links between precarious housing and health, as well as the structural drivers of homelessness.

Precarious Housing and Health Inequalities: What Are The Links? (August 2011)

Baker, E. Bentley, R. Keys, D. Kolar, V. Krnjacki, L. Mallet, S. & Mason, K. (2011), Precarious Housing and Health Inequalities: What Are The Links?, Hanover Welfare Services, University of Melbourne, University of Adelaide, Melbourne City Mission, Australia.

In partnership with VicHealth, this major research project provides strong evidence of a significant link between precarious housing and health.

Download:

• Precarious Housing and Health Inequalities: What are the Links? Full Report PDF

Related research links:

• The Spatial Dynamics of Homelessness in Australia 2001–2011
• The Structural Drivers of Homelessness 
• Precarious Housing and Health Inequalities: What are the Links? Synthesis
• Precarious Housing and Health Inequalities: What are the Links? Summary Report
• Precarious Housing and Health Inequalities: What are the Links? VicHealth Housing and Health Research Summary