Managing Director at Empowered Liveability, Nicole Doherty was recently invited as a guest on Bond University’s Dr Johari Hussein Nassor Amar PhD podcast. In an episode titled “Reframing the role of inclusive housing in Australia’s traditional housing system with Nicole Makin-Doherty”.
In this powerful conversation, Dr Johari Hussein Nassor Amar and Nicole explore why so many Australians are still locked out of homes that truly work for them. Unpacking the real issues like:
Why only 5% of new homes meet basic accessibility standards.
The troubling fact that over 40% of SDA rooms are sitting vacant while thousands wait for a home.
How inclusive design benefits us all — from ageing in place, to families with prams, to anyone recovering from injury.
The crossover potential between SDA and social housing as a bridge for those who need accessible homes but aren’t NDIS participants.
and how location, design and policy misunderstandings are stalling real choice & control.
If you care about inclusive housing, dignity, independence – or the future of accessible living in Australia – this is one not to miss.
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