Performance indicator specifications
Outcomes to be measured |
Performance indicator |
Data items |
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Outcome 3: More housing Outcome 5: Greater effectiveness and efficiency |
Total number of dwellings targeted to Indigenous people | D1b | Number of permanent dwellings managed by funded and unfunded organisations |
D2 | Number of improvised dwellings |
Calculation
The indicator is calculated as:
P1 = | Number of permanent dwellings managed by funded and unfunded organisations (D1b) + Number of improvised dwellings (D2) |
Description
This indicator provides a measure of the number of dwellings specifically targeted to Indigenous households, regardless of the condition of the dwelling, and an indication of the growth in housing provided to Indigenous people.
Scope
The 2008–09 Indigenous community housing (ICH) online tables cover ICH dwellings.
Outcomes to be measured |
Performance indicator |
Data items |
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Outcome 1: Better housing | Proportion of improvised dwellings | D1b | Number of permanent dwellings managed by funded and unfunded organisations |
D2 | Number of improvised dwellings |
Calculation
The indicator is calculated as:
P2 = | Total number of improvised dwellings (D2) | x 100 |
Total number of permanent and improvised dwellings (D1b + D2) |
Description
This indicator provides a measure of the number of inadequate dwellings. There is a strong correlation between inadequate housing and poor health outcomes.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover ICH dwellings.
P5 Mechanisms to ensure that new houses and upgrades meet national minimum standards
P5 is a qualitative performance indicator.
Background
Building a Better Future: Indigenous Housing to 2010 (BBF) Strategy 3.2 is to implement the National Framework for the Design, Construction and Maintenance of Indigenous Housing.
There are four national principles for the design, construction and maintenance of Indigenous housing: safety, health, quality control and sustainability (see for more details on the standards).
Information required
- Whether or not new houses and upgrades are required to meet national standards.
- If not, the name of the state or territory standard applicable for new houses and upgrades.
- An indication of the mechanisms in place to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
Description
This indicator details strategies and procedures that jurisdictions have in place to ensure that new houses and major upgrades are built to standards or to detect failures in the system.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover ICH only.
P7 Proportion of dwellings not connected to (a) water, (b) sewerage and (c) electricity
Outcome to be measured |
Performance indicators |
Data items |
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---|---|---|---|
Outcome 1: Better housing |
Proportion of dwellings not connected to P7a water P7b sewerage P7c electricity |
D3 |
Number of permanent dwellings not connected to water |
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D4 |
Number of permanent dwellings not connected to sewerage |
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D5 |
Number of permanent dwellings not connected to electricity |
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D1b |
Number of permanent dwellings managed by funded and unfunded organisations |
Calculation
The indicator is calculated as:
P7a = |
Number of dwellings not connected to water (D3) |
x 100 |
Total number of permanent dwellings (D1b) |
P7b = |
Number of dwellings not connected to sewerage (D4) |
x 100 |
Total number of permanent dwellings (D1b) |
P7c = |
Number of dwellings not connected to electricity (D5) |
x 100 |
Total number of permanent dwellings (D1b) |
Description
This indicator provides a measure of the proportion of ICH dwellings that are not connected to essential infrastructure.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover ICH dwellings.
P9 Average weekly rent collected
Outcome to be measured |
Performance indicator |
Data items |
|
---|---|---|---|
Outcome 2: Better housing services |
Average weekly rent collected |
D7 |
Rent collected from tenants for the year ending 30 June |
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D6 |
Total number of households living in permanent dwellings |
Calculation
The indicator is calculated as:
P9 = |
Rent collected from tenants for the year ending 30 June (D7) / 52 |
Total number of households living in permanent dwellings (D6) |
OR
If the number of households is not available the indicator is calculated as:
P9 = |
Rent collected from tenants for the year ending 30 June (D7) / 52 |
Total number of permanent dwellings (D1b) |
Description
This indicator provides a measure of the sustainability of organisations, as rental income is required to meet the costs of providing housing.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover ICH permanent dwellings.
P10 Rent collection rate
Outcome to be measured |
Performance indicator |
Data items |
|
---|---|---|---|
Outcome 2: Better housing services |
Rent collection rate |
D7 |
Rent collected from tenants for the year ending 30 June |
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D8 |
Rent charged to tenants for the year ending 30 June |
Calculation
The indicator is calculated as:
P10 = |
Rent collected from tenants for the year ending 30 June (D7) |
x 100 |
Rent charged to tenants for the year ending 30 June (D8) |
Description
This indicator provides a measure of the sustainability of organisations, as rental income is required to meet the costs of providing housing.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover ICH permanent dwellings.
P11 Total amount spent on maintenance each year
Outcome to be measured |
Performance indicator |
Data items |
|
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Outcome 2: Better housing services |
Total amount spent on maintenance each year |
D9 |
Housing maintenance expenditure for the year ending 30 June |
Calculation
The indicator is calculated as:
P11 = |
Housing maintenance expenditure for the year ending 30 June (D9) |
Description
This indicator provides a measure of the sustainability of organisations, as ongoing expenditure on maintenance is essential to maintain the condition of dwellings.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover ICH permanent dwellings.
P12 Average amount spent on maintenance each year
Outcome to be measured |
Performance indicator |
Data items |
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---|---|---|---|
Outcome 2: Better housing services |
Average amount spent on maintenance each year |
D9 |
Housing maintenance expenditure for the year ending 30 June |
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D1b |
Number of permanent dwellings managed by funded and unfunded organisations |
Calculation
The indicator is calculated as:
P12 = |
Total amount spent on maintenance each year (D9) |
Total number of permanent dwellings (D1b) |
Description
This indicator provides a measure of the sustainability of organisations, as ongoing expenditure on maintenance is essential to maintain the condition of dwellings.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover ICH permanent dwellings.
P13 Maintenance expenditure as a proportion of rent collected
Outcome to be measured |
Performance indicator |
Data items |
|
---|---|---|---|
Outcome 2: Better housing services |
Maintenance expenditure as a proportion of rent collected |
D9 |
Housing maintenance expenditure for the year ending 30 June |
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D7 |
Rent collected from tenants for the year ending 30 June |
Calculation
The indicator is calculated as:
P13 = |
Housing maintenance expenditure for the year ending 30 June (D9) |
x 100 |
Rent collected from tenants for the year ending 30 June (D7) |
Description
This indicator provides a measure of the sustainability of organisations, as ongoing expenditure on maintenance is essential to maintain the condition of dwellings. Maintenance expenditure as a proportion of rent collected provides an indication of the proportion of rental income used to maintain dwellings.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover ICH permanent dwellings.
P14 Recurrent to capital expenditure ratio
Outcome to be measured |
Performance indicator |
Data items |
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Outcome 2: Better housing services Outcome 4: Improved partnerships |
Recurrent to capital expenditure ratio |
D11a |
Total recurrent expenses for the year ending 30 June |
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D10 |
Total capital expenditure for the year ending 30 June |
Calculation
The indicator is calculated as:
P14 = |
Total recurrent expenses for the year ending 30 June (D11a) |
Total capital expenditure for the year ending 30 June (D10) |
Description
A balancing of capital and recurrent expenditure is required to avoid what has been termed the ‘build and abandon’ approach to Indigenous housing. Some ongoing recurrent expenditure is required to maintain the condition of dwellings. Capital expenditure is required for new dwellings and major upgrades to existing dwellings.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover funded, actively registered and unfunded, and not actively registered Indigenous community housing organisations (ICHOs).
P15 Net recurrent cost per unit
Outcome to be measured |
Performance indicator |
Data items |
|
---|---|---|---|
Outcome 6: Improved performance linked to accountability |
Net recurrent cost per unit |
D11b |
Net recurrent costs for the year ending 30 June |
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D1b |
Total number of dwellings |
Calculation
The indicator is calculated as:
P15 = |
Net recurrent costs for the year ending 30 June (D11b) |
Total number of dwellings (D1b) |
Description
This indicator assesses the cost of SOMIH and ICH rental provision by measuring the average cost of providing assistance per dwelling.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover funded, actively registered and unfunded, and not actively registered Indigenous community housing organisations (ICHOs).
P16 Occupancy rates
Outcome to be measured |
Performance indicator |
Data items |
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Outcome 5: Greater effectiveness and efficiency |
Occupancy rates |
D12 |
Total number of permanent dwellings occupied at 30 June |
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D1b |
Number of permanent dwellings managed by funded and unfunded organisations |
Calculation
The indicator is calculated as:
P16 = |
Total number of permanent dwellings occupied at 30 June (D12) |
x 100 |
Number of permanent dwellings managed by funded and unfunded organisations (D1b) |
Description
This indicator assesses the use of dwellings.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover ICH permanent dwellings.
P21 Average number of additional bedrooms required
Outcomes to be measured |
Performance indicators |
Data items |
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Outcome 1: Better housing Outcome 3: More housing |
Average number of additional bedrooms required |
D14 |
Total number of households requiring additional bedrooms at 30 June |
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D15 |
Total number of additional bedrooms required at 30 June |
Calculation
The total and average number of additional bedrooms required to meet the Occupancy Standard. Occupancy standards measure bedroom need based on the household size and composition. For ICH, need is measured relative to the Canadian National Occupancy Standard. For SOMIH, need is measured relative to the Proxy Occupancy Standard.
The Canadian National Occupancy Standard states that:
- no more than two people shall share a bedroom
- parents or couples may share a bedroom
- children under 5 years, either of the same sex or opposite sex, may share a bedroom
- children under 18 years of the same sex may share a bedroom
- a child aged 5 to 17 years should not share a bedroom with a child under 5 years of the opposite sex
- single adults 18 years and over and any unpaired children require a separate bedroom.
The Proxy Occupancy Standard states that:
- single adult—one bedroom
- single adult group—one bedroom per adult
- couple with no children—two bedrooms
- sole parent or couple with one child—two bedrooms
- sole parent or couple with two or three children—three bedrooms
- sole parent or couple with four children—four bedrooms.
For sole parents or couples with more than four children, the number of bedrooms required is the same as the number of children in the household.
The indicator is calculated as:
P21 = |
Total number of additional bedrooms required at 30 June (D15) |
Total number of households requiring additional bedrooms at 30 June (D14) |
Description
This indicator provides a measure of the degree of overcrowding in Indigenous households. Overcrowding places stress on kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities as well as on sewerage systems such as septic tanks. Overcrowding increases the risk of the spread of infectious diseases (Howden-Chapman & Wilson 2000).
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover households living in ICH permanent dwellings.
P22 Proportion of Indigenous households that are overcrowded
Outcome to be measured |
Performance indicator |
Data items |
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Outcome 1: Better housing Outcome 3: More housing |
Proportion of Indigenous households that are overcrowded |
D13 |
Total number of Indigenous households that are overcrowded |
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D16 |
Total number of Indigenous households for which household groups and dwelling details are known at 30 June |
Calculation
An overcrowded household is one requiring two or more extra bedrooms to meet the relevant occupancy standard (Proxy Occupancy Standard for SOMIH, Canadian National Occupancy Standard for ICH—see P21 for details of the occupancy standards).
The indicator is calculated as:
P22 = |
Number of Indigenous households that are overcrowded (D13) |
x 100 |
Total number of Indigenous households for which household groups and dwelling details are known at 30 June (D16) |
Description
This indicator assesses the prevalence of ‘over-occupation’ of dwellings. It measures the proportion of households where dwelling size is not appropriate to the household size due to overcrowding.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover households living in ICH permanent dwellings.
P24 Allocation of resources on the basis of need
P24 is a qualitative performance indicator.
Background
Building a Better Future: Indigenous Housing to 2010 Strategy 1.1 is to develop and use a multi-measure approach to quantify and to assist in informing resource allocation at national, state and territory and regional levels.
Information required
- The criteria used to allocate capital funding for Indigenous housing.
- The criteria used to allocate housing to tenants, including eligibility.
Description
This indicator details how need is defined, and whether resources are allocated on the basis of need.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover ICH only.
P25 Number of Indigenous community housing organisations
Outcome to be measured |
Performance indicator |
Data items |
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Outcome 2: Better housing services |
Number of ICHOs |
D19b |
Total number of funded and unfunded ICHOs at 30 June |
Calculation
An ICHO is any Indigenous organisation that is responsible for managing housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This includes community organisations such as resource agencies, and land councils that have a range of functions, provided they manage housing for Indigenous Australians.
The indicator is calculated as:
P25 = |
Number of funded and unfunded ICHOs at 30 June (D19b) |
Description
This indicator reports on the number of ICHOs.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover funded or actively registered, and unfunded or not actively registered Indigenous community housing organisations (ICHOs).
P26 Proportion of ICHOs that have a housing management plan
Outcome to be measured |
Performance indicator |
Data items |
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Outcome 2: Better housing services |
Proportion of ICHOs that have a housing management plan |
D20 |
Total number of ICHOs with a housing management plan |
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D19b |
Total number of funded and unfunded ICHOs at 30 June |
Calculation
The indicator is calculated as:
P26 = |
Total number of ICHOs with a housing management plan (D20) |
x 100 |
Total number of funded and unfunded ICHOs (D19b) |
Description
This indicator provides a measure of whether ICHOs are well managed, through the use of a plan outlining objectives, financial management, tenancy management and human resource management.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover funded/actively registered and unfunded/not actively registered Indigenous community housing organisations (ICHOs).
P27 What jurisdictions are doing to assist ICHOs in developing and implementing housing management plans
P27 is a qualitative performance indicator.
Background
Building a Better Future: Indigenous Housing to 2010 Strategy 2.6 is to support organisations to develop housing management plans containing:
- objectives for housing assistance delivery
- an asset management plan, including client consultation and feedback mechanisms and appropriate information and training for tenants to ensure tenants’ responsibilities are understood and their rights protected
- Rent collection policies and systems
- Financial practices and reporting systems that link resources to outcomes.
Information required
- Whether policy or legislative requirements for the provision of assistance to ICHOs to develop and implement housing management plans are in place.
- The strategies in place to assist ICHOs in developing and implementing housing management plans.
Description
This indicator details mechanisms and procedures jurisdictions have in place to assist ICHOs in preparing and implementing housing management plans.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover ICH only.
P28 Proportion of Indigenous employees in ICHOs who have completed accredited training
Outcome to be measured |
Performance indicator |
Data items |
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Outcome 2: Better housing services Outcome 4: Improved partnerships |
Proportion of Indigenous employees in ICHOs who have completed accredited training |
D22 |
Number of Indigenous employees in ICHOS who have completed accredited training |
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D21 |
Total number of Indigenous employees in ICHOs |
Calculation
The indicator is calculated as:
P28 = |
Number of Indigenous employees in ICHOs who have completed accredited training (D22) |
x 100 |
Total number of Indigenous employees in ICHOs (D21) |
Description
This indicator provides a measure of the number of Indigenous employees who have completed accredited training in housing management and related areas. Increasing the number of Indigenous employees who have completed training will increase the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to be actively involved in planning and delivering housing services.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover funded or actively registered, and unfunded or not actively registered Indigenous community housing organisations (ICHOs). Note employees can have completed some form of accredited training and also be undertaking training at a higher level.
P29 Proportion of Indigenous employees in ICHOs who are undertaking accredited training
Outcomes to be measured |
Performance indicator |
Data items |
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Outcome 2: Better housing services Outcome 4: Improved partnerships |
Proportion of Indigenous employees in ICHOs who are undertaking accredited training |
D23 |
Number of Indigenous employees in ICHOS who are undertaking accredited training at 30 June |
|
|
D21 |
Total number of Indigenous employees in ICHOs at 30 June |
Calculation
The indicator is calculated as:
P29 = |
Number of Indigenous employees in ICHOs who are undertaking accredited training (D23) |
x 100 |
Total number of Indigenous employees in ICHOs (D21) |
Description
This indicator provides a measure of the number of Indigenous employees who are currently undertaking accredited training in housing management and related areas. Increasing the number of Indigenous employees who have completed training will increase the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to be actively involved in planning and delivering housing services.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover funded/actively registered and unfunded/not actively registered Indigenous community housing organisations (ICHOs). Note employees can have completed some form of accredited training and also be undertaking training at a higher level.
P30 Proportion of people employed in housing management who are Indigenous
Outcome to be measured |
Performance indicator |
Data items |
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Outcome 4: Improved partnerships |
Proportion of people employed in housing management who are Indigenous |
D21 |
Total number of Indigenous employees in ICHOs at 30 June |
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D24 |
Total number of employees in ICHOs at 30 June |
Calculation
The indicator is calculated as:
P30 = |
Total number of Indigenous employees in ICHOs (D21) |
x 100 |
Total number of employees in ICHOs (D24) |
Description
This indicator provides a measure of the extent to which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are involved in the management of SOMIH and ICH services.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover funded/actively registered and unfunded/not actively registered Indigenous community housing organisations (ICHOs).
P31 Strategies and outcomes to increase Indigenous employment in housing services
P31 is a qualitative performance indicator.
Background
Building a Better Future: Indigenous Housing to 2010 Strategy 2.3 is to maximise opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to be involved in housing construction and maintenance through:
- investigating a tender preference system and building incentives into the tender process
- voluntary registers of Indigenous companies and tradespeople, and companies that employ Indigenous Australians.
Strategy 4.3 is to establish Indigenous employment policies in state, territory and Australian Government housing agencies.
Information required
- The strategies in place to increase Indigenous employment in ICHOs.
- The strategies in place to increase Indigenous employment in SOMIH.
Description
This indicator details mechanisms in place to increase opportunities for Indigenous employment in SOMIH and ICHOs, including senior management, policy and program development, tenancy management, property management, and construction.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover ICH only.
P32 Mechanisms for Indigenous input to planning, decision making and delivery of services
P32 is a qualitative performance indicator.
Background
Building a Better Future: Indigenous Housing to 2010 Strategy 1.3 ensures policies, plans and service provision take account of the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
Strategy 2.4 is to develop principles and standards for service delivery by ICHOs and to ensure that Indigenous Australians are fully consulted about, and involved in the planning and delivery of housing and related services.
Information required
- How Indigenous input into housing programs and decision-making is facilitated.
- How Indigenous input feeds into planning processes for ICHO and SOMIH.
- How Indigenous input feeds into service delivery processes for ICHO and SOMIH.
Description
This indicator details strategies and procedures in place for Indigenous input to planning, decision-making and delivery of services.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover ICH only.
P33 Coordination of housing and other services that seek to improve the health and wellbeing of Indigenous people
P33 is a qualitative performance indicator.
Background
Building a Better Future: Indigenous Housing to 2010 (BBF)Strategy 4.2, acknowledges the need to coordinate housing and related program areas to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The strategy implies a need for housing agencies to actively collaborate, and where necessary initiate linkages with other program areas. BBF specifically identifies linkages with:
- infrastructure programs (that is, essential road works, sewerage, power and water supply)
- primary and environmental health programs
- mainstream public and community housing
- the income support system
- community services programs
- the Community Development Employment Program
- education, training and employment programs
- communication technology.
Information required
- How housing is coordinated with other services.
- Initiatives or new projects for 2007–08, including a brief assessment/evidence of outcomes.
Description
This indicator provides information that demonstrates the partnerships developed between housing and other services aimed at improving the quality of life of Indigenous Australians.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover ICH only.
P36 Proportion of indicators (not Census or CHINS) on which jurisdictions could report
This indicator is calculated by the AIHW from jurisdictions’ data.
Calculation
The indicator is calculated as:
P36 = |
Number of SOMIH/ICH indicators for which jurisdictions could provide data |
x 100 |
Total number of SOMIH/ICH indicators for which data were requested |
Description
This indicator provides a measure of the capacity of jurisdictions to report on SOMIH and ICH. It does not, however, measure whether those data were of high quality.
Scope
The 2008–09 ICH online tables cover ICH only.