Settlement Guide: Helping migrants find affordable housing

For new Australians securing suitable accommodation is an integral part of the settlement process.

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Service providers across the country work closely with governments and communities to develop sustainable and effective solutions.

Yet, there are still many challenges facing new arrivals when trying to find affordable housing.

ROCA research highlights the challenges newly arrived refugees have in finding housing, with a lack of rental history in Australia and language barriers being significant obstacles when competing for a limited number of affordable rental properties.