Good Shepherd: Housing challenges of older women living alone

This research highlights the experiences of older women facing housing stress, insecure housing, or financial pressure on low incomes, as well as the supports that help sustain stability, wellbeing, and a sense of home.

Good Shepherd spoke with a small group of women aged 57–83, who shared both the challenges they face and the strength and resourcefulness they draw on to navigate them.

For many, housing challenges are shaped not only by low income, but also by lifelong experiences of low pay, caregiving, disability, racism, migration, and trauma, all of which influence how women access and experience housing and services.

Find out more about the research here.