A 68-year-old pensioner living in his car while waiting for social housing in WA has expressed frustration with the system, as government reforms are not expected to take effect until 2028. Advocates question if enough is being done to help those in urgent need before then.
A 68-year-old pensioner living in his car in WA criticizes the state's social housing waitlist reforms, set to take effect in 2028. Mark Unsworth, on the priority list for a year, feels "invisible" and questions the timeline, while advocates warn of risks to those waiting.
Western Australia is overhauling its social housing waitlist for the first time in 70 years, prioritizing individuals with urgent and complex needs, including domestic violence survivors and rough sleepers. A new matrix system will assess applicants based on safety, housing circumstances, medical conditions, accessibility, and cultural considerations, moving away from a simple wait-time approach.
Western Australia is overhauling its social housing waitlist for the first time in 70 years, prioritizing individuals with urgent and complex needs, including domestic violence survivors and rough sleepers, over a 'wait-your-turn' system. A new matrix will assess safety, housing circumstances, medical conditions, accessibility, and cultural considerations, with reforms aiming for early 2028 implementation after a year of consultation.
Tasmania's Hobart PCYC Learner Driver Mentor Program faces a severe volunteer shortage, leaving over 100 young drivers waiting over a year for a spot, highlighting access and affordability issues in obtaining a driver's licence.
British fintech Revolut has begun a controlled beta rollout of its services in India, allowing a select group of waitlisted users access to its app. The company aims to gather feedback before a wider launch in the competitive digital payments market.
Self-storage operators in Vermont are experiencing significant growth due to the state's tight housing market and aging population, leading to long waitlists and substantial profits.
