Spotlight on: Foundation Housing
Foundation Housing tenants, Shanice and Corey and their son were living between rentals and family and friends for three years.
Spotlight on: Housing Choices Tasmania
Born and raised in Tasmania, Greg moved to Burnie to live with his mother before finding private accommodation. While renting, the owners decided to sell Greg’s home which raised concerns about the security of the private rental market for Greg.
Spotlight on: Pacific Link Housing
‘I had worked 49 years full-time as a teacher, raised a family, contributed to community and church groups. I was settled in a house with a good-sized garden and very supportive friends close by. Through unforeseen circumstances, I was given six weeks to leave the house and find a rental,’ explained Jan.
Spotlight on: SGCH
David*, a 58-year-old professional actor, moved from a former Housing NSW property in Lavender Bay to SGCH’s Gibbons Street, Redfern property. After being diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease, navigating stairs with poor mobility and a walking stick became increasingly difficult at his Lavender Bay home.
Housing Australia executes its largest lending deal of $517 million and issues new sustainability bond to support delivery of 1,370 new homes in Melbourne
Housing Australia has signed its largest lending deal of approximately $517 million to support the delivery of 1,370 new homes in Melbourne under a partnership with Community Housing (Vic) Limited (CHL), the Victorian Government, and industry.
First Home Buyers: Jay and Hinaben
Jay and his family, are permanent residents who purchased their home through the First Home Guarantee.
Federal Government’s announcement regarding new appointments to Housing Australia Board
Housing Australia notes the Federal Government’s announcement today and welcomes the appointment of Ms Mary Ploughman and Ms Matina Papathanasiou as members of the Housing Australia Board.
Housing Australia looks forward to working together to continue to improve housing outcomes for more Australians.
Introduction of Commonwealth legislation to establish the Help to Buy Program
Housing Australia notes that the Federal Government today introduced legislation into the Commonwealth Parliament to establish the Help to Buy Program that will be administered and monitored by Housing Australia. The Program has not commenced. More information will be provided once available.