2023 – 2026

Rather than focusing on precarious housing alone, the research considers the broader experience of dwelling ­– an idea that considers not just shelter or a physical place but also encompasses the sense of stability, safety, and belonging, including belonging to the Country. The project also considers how Australia’s history, one which is founded in the displacement and marginalisation of Indigenous people, affects current dwelling precarity more broadly.

By understanding the lived experience of dwelling precarity, and how these experiences interact with the state, the project aims to identify areas for change to benefit those experiencing dwelling precarity, grassroots organisations, policymakers, and practitioners.

The project is funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC).