Housing and Accommodation

HELP ME FIND A HOME

·      Clear, centralised information about student housing options.

·      Practical guidance for finding and applying for rentals.

·      Information about tenancy rights.

·      Avoiding rental scams.

·      Support understanding leases.

·      Better referrals when students are at risk of homelessness.

·      Information specifically for students moving to Perth.

·      Better promotion of emergency accommodation and housing support.

CHEAPER STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

·      Housing scholarships and bursaries.

·      Emergency Rent Assistance

·      Emergency housing assistance.

·      Cost-of-living support.

·      Flexible payment arrangements.

·      Specific support for students experiencing acute housing insecurity.

STUDENT HOUSING RIGHTS

Students deserve clear rights around:

·      Rent and fee increases.

·      Repairs and maintenance.

·      Privacy.

·      Entry to rooms.

·      Security.

·      Minimum living standards.

·      Dispute resolution.

·      Ending accommodation agreements.

·      Eviction or termination.

·      Complaints without retaliation.

FIX OUR ACCOMMODATION

·      Better insulation and temperature control.

·      Air-Conditioning in Student Accommodation

·      Reliable heating and cooling.

·      Timely repairs and maintenance.

·      Better common areas.

·      Regular review of accommodation quality and liveability.

SAFER STUDENT HOUSING

·      Secure access and gates where needed.

·      Better lighting.

·      Safe pedestrian routes.

·      Clear after-hours security contacts.

·      Faster responses to safety concerns.

FIX IT. REPORT IT. TRACK IT.

Residents should be able to report:

·      Broken facilities.

·      Heating and cooling problems.

·      Security concerns.

·      Lighting failures.

·      Accessibility barriers.

·      Mould, leaks or water damage.

·      Electrical problems.

·      Other maintenance or safety hazards.

ACCESSIBLE HOUSING MEANS MORE THAN AN ACCESSIBLE ROOM

·      Sufficient accessible accommodation.

·      Safe and accessible routes.

·      Appropriate bathrooms and common spaces.

·      Accessible emergency and evacuation arrangements.

·      Appropriate security measures.

·      Better processes for disability-related accommodation needs.

BACK OUR RAs

·      Better compensation for Residential Assistants.

·      Mental Health First Aid training for RAs.

·      Clear boundaries around RA responsibilities.

·      Better wellbeing support and debriefing.

·      Adequate staffing and coverage.

MORE THAN A ROOM

·      Social events.

·      Welcome activities.

·      Games nights.

·      Community dinners.

·      Study sessions.

·      Inter-accommodation competitions.

·      Wellbeing activities.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HOUSING

·      International Student Housing Guide

·      Clear pre-arrival housing information.

·      Rental and scam-awareness resources.

·      Help understanding Australian rental processes.

·      Flexible accommodation payment arrangements.

·      Greater access to housing hardship support.

STUDENT HOUSING COMMITTEE

·      Student Housing Committee

·      GUILD RUN HOUSING

·      A stronger organising approach to housing advocacy.