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Factors associated with housing stability for Aboriginal families in South Australia: a prospective cohort study

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  • Arwen Nikolof
  • Stephanie J. Brown
  • Yvonne Clark
  • Cathy Leane
  • Karen Glover
  • Deirdre Gartland

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Stable, affordable and safe housing is a key determinant of health and wellbeing. Evidence from an Australian population-based cohort of 344 Aboriginal mothers and children aged 5-9 years shows that tenure type, financial difficulties and women’s experience of partner violence are key drivers to housing stability. Stable housing was defined as moving house ≤ two times in the previous five years. Women had higher odds of stable housing if they had not reported partner violence in the last year (Adj. OR = 2.2, 95%CI 1.1–4.3) and reported fewer financial difficulties (Adj. OR= 2.2, 95%CI 0.9–5.4). Women in private rental had lower odds of stable housing (Adj. OR = 0.4, 95%CI 0.2–0.7) compared to women in government subsidised rental housing. Understanding factors that support housing stability is crucial to ensure the best outcomes for young Aboriginal children and families at a critical period in the life course.

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  • Arwen Nikolof & Stephanie J. Brown & Yvonne Clark & Cathy Leane & Karen Glover & Deirdre Gartland, 2025. "Factors associated with housing stability for Aboriginal families in South Australia: a prospective cohort study," Housing Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 40(8), pages 1687-1709, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:chosxx:v:40:y:2025:i:8:p:1687-1709
    DOI: 10.1080/02673037.2024.2366964
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