Housing Indigenous Australians
How to use this document
It is crucial to Housing Choices that the design and construction of housing supports safe and healthy living for Indigenous Australians.
These Guidelines are to be read in conjunction with the Housing Choices Design Schedules and other relevant state-based guidelines found in Part F : Appendices of this document. These documents provide more detailed information relating to minimum standards of construction across all typologies including upgrade and maintenance work.
Standardised planning and housing is not necessarily suitable or appropriate for the diverse cultural, gender, age and extended family structures evident in Aboriginal communities (AHURI, 2018)
The schedules found in Part F : Appendices are broken into the following sections:
To provide the best social housing outcomes for Indigenous households, it is important to create environments that are compatible with cultural practices.
Appendix A_Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment Schedule Appendix B_Door and Window Schedule
As each project is unique, architects, developers and consultants should seek to understand the cultural norms and practices of Indigenous households, so that the design of housing is welcoming to Indigenous Australians and reflects the needs of Indigenous Australians. This shall include the following strategies: • The built form is sensitive to Indigenous history, and supports participation in cultural practices • Common areas and outdoor areas support Indigenous Australians to engage in relevant cultural practices • Common areas and outdoor areas provide opportunities for Indigenous artistic expression • Place-making and naming are culturally sensitive to Indigenous history and cultural practices • Procurement opportunities are provided for Indigenous organisations to contribute to development and asset management
Note: Where any of the specified documents contradict each other, seek direction from the nominated Housing Choices development or project manager.
The primary goal of this document is to establish parameters that are as clear as possible so that development opportunities can be optimised without leading to unacceptable compromise regarding amenity. Application of these standards will vary from site to site depending on site conditions, orientation, constraints, town planning controls and the development stage of the project.
Source: https://www.ahuri.edu.au/policy/ahuri-briefs/making-social-housing-work-for-indigenous-households
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