A new research project from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) has been considering the ways housing affects children’s health and development.
Researchers found that around 1 in 8 kids growing up in rentals have moved at least 10 times by the time they reach the age of 14, which could have long-term implications over their lifespan
So is moving house inherently bad for kids, or are there ways to inoculate them from the disruption?
- Amy Clair, associate professor and deputy director of the Australian Centre for Housing Research at Adelaide University
- Rachel Samson, clinical psychologist supporting children and families and director of the Australian Association of Psychologists
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Housing Policy,Rental Housing,Children,Children’s Health,Mental Wellbeing
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How moving house affects kids long-term and lawyering up with the help of AI
Duration: 54 minutes 20 seconds
