COVID-19 is re-shaping cities and regions, as residents respond to large disruptions to employment and social interaction and threats to public health. While the impacts of COVID-19 are extensive, certain groups are more vulnerable than others. Our research examines the impact of COVID-19 on members of share houses in the state of Victoria, Australia. This cohort is more likely to be young, casually employed, living in informal arrangements and at risk of homelessness than the broader population. We propose a conceptual framework for investigating the factors driving vulnerability to shocks and the resources most likely to support individuals to respond to or recover from these shocks. We surveyed 1052 share house occupants in June 2020. We found dramatic results, with 74% losing their job or having their hours reduced, 47% experiencing a reduction in their financial situation and 50% reporting that their mental health had deteriorated. These outcomes were worse for young people, casual employees or immigrants. Our research highlights the positive influence of social support for low-income individuals. We find that government social welfare payments are the most impactful form of insurance, calling for a greater appreciation of the role of social welfare in supporting resilience following a disaster.

随着居民应对就业和社会互动的严重破坏以及对公共卫生的威胁，COVID-19 正在重塑城市和地区。尽管 COVID-19 的影响广泛，但某些群体比其他群体更容易受到影响。我们的研究调查了 COVID-19 对澳大利亚维多利亚州合租屋成员的影响。与更广泛的人群相比，这一群体更有可能是年轻人、临时工、生活在非正式安排中并且面临无家可归的风险。我们提出了一个概念框架，用于调查导致冲击脆弱性的因素以及最有可能支持个人应对这些冲击或从这些冲击中恢复的资源。 2020 年 6 月，我们对 1052 名合租房住户进行了调查。我们发现了惊人的结果，74% 的人失业或工作时间减少，47% 的人财务状况恶化，50% 的人报告他们的心理健康状况恶化。对于年轻人、临时工或移民来说，这些结果更糟。我们的研究强调了社会支持对低收入个人的积极影响。我们发现政府社会福利支出是最有影响力的保险形式，因此需要更加重视社会福利在支持灾后恢复能力方面的作用。