A new emergency shelter designed in South Australia is set to bring relief to refugees.
The Humanihut system is has a pop-up design that provides bathroom, laundry and community facilities as well as accommodation.
The system's inventor, Neale Sutton, said the system had the potential "to save international aid agencies millions of dollars".
"The Humanihut is an all-in-one, out-of-the-box solution that provides accommodation, toilet and showering facilities and integrates necessary services such as fresh water, sewerage disposal and power," the former Australian Army Officer and United Nations consultant said.
"By providing clean water and shelter, the Humanihut helps prevent health problems such as malaria and water-borne diseases that kill thousands of refugees every year.
Andrew Hamilton and Neale Sutton of Humanihut in front of a partially collapsed emergency shelter. Source: SBS News
“The company has brought together a group of like-minded Australians who want to do the right thing to support those worst affected by the global refugee crisis.”
The system can also be used in Australia following natural disasters.
The company's website says each Humanihut can sleep up to six, and is equipped with 110v power, fresh water, table, benches, sink and heating.
The Humanihuts can be erected in five minutes by a small team and a forklift and a set-up of 16 Humanihuts and one Ablutionhut could be ready for occupants within one and a half hours.
The South Australian government contributed $77,000 to the development of the system and Premier Jay Weatherill was on hand to launch Humanihut.
"The Humanihut is an example of the kind of innovation needed to transform our state's economy," he said.
