Review of Systematic Issues for Clients with Complex Needs
This project examines the impact of the Queensland Government’s Anti-social behaviour management policy on social housing tenants with mental health and substance misuse issues. The project examines the relevant literature including policy and research evidence relating to sustaining tenancies; addressing anti-social behaviour in social housing; and housing provision for people with mental illness and substance misuse issues.
It also examines the implementation of the Queensland Government’s Anti-social behaviour management policy during its first year of operation (2013-14). Twelve case studies of social housing tenants who have received one or more ‘strikes’ under the policy are being undertaken based on client records and interviews with clients, housing and support workers, and/or family members. Research from these three sources will be integrated into a systematic review of the issues involved to guide the QMHC in its examination of this issue.
Aims
- to understand the impact of the Anti-social behaviour management policy on social housing tenants with mental health and substance misuse issues
- to summarise the evidence on the effectiveness of initiatives to sustain tenancies, tomanage anti-social behaviour in social housing and to provide stable housing for tenants with mental health and substance misuse issues
- to critically examine the implementation of the Anti-social behaviour management policy and its impact on tenants with mental health and substance misuse issues
Project team
- Emeritus Professor Andrew Jones - Project leader
- Associate Professor Cameron Parsell
- Dr Genevieve Dingle
- Ms Rhonda Phillips
Project details
Duration: January 2014–December 2014
Partners: Queensland Mental Health Commission (QMHC)
Funding: Queensland Mental Health Commission (QMHC)
Contact: Emeritus Professor Andrew Jones (ae.jones@uq.edu.au)