Water Usage Charging: Ministerial Guidelines for ACHPs August 2022

These guidelines outline how water usage is to be charged, how to develop a water charging policy, how to calculate water usage charges and more. These Guidelines apply to all AHO dwellings managed by Aboriginal Community Housing Providers. 

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Water Usage Guidelines by the Minister for Homes September 2022.pdf (1.45 MB)

$10K for student accommodation

Planning to study soon?

The possibilities are endless when you've got TAFE or university in your sights! Whether you're looking at pursuing arts, humanities or something where you can work with your hands, the added strain of living expenses can be a distraction. 

To make it a little easier to stay focused on studying, get in touch with us about the $10,000 grants that are available to Aboriginal students. 

$10K grant for current students

Currently full time at TAFE or uni?

Studying full time can make it hard to find time to do other things like eat breakfast, see friends or earn enough money to pay the bills. Cost of living challenges are real and can make it hard to give your education the attention it needs. 

To help ease the burden a little, we're offering $10,000 grants for Aboriginal students. 

Who is eligible

You might be eligible for up to a $10,000 Tertiary Accommodation Grant if you're an Aboriginal person who is currently:

$10K for student accommodation

Juggling it all is hard

You're invested in your studies, but the day-to-day challenges can make it really tough to stay focused. Studying can make it hard to find time to do other things like eat breakfast, see friends or earn enough money to pay the bills. 

If you're spending more than 30% of your weekly income on accommodation, you are officially experiencing "housing stress".

To help ease the burden a little, we're offering $10,000 grants for Aboriginal students. 

$10K to get you back to studying

Nice work getting back to your studies

You tried getting a qualification a little while ago and it didn't pan out. Now that you're back at university or TAFE, you're determined to make it work. 

You're a little bit older, a little bit wiser and have lots more life lessons behind you. 

This time around, you're seeking out the support you're entitled to. 

To help you stay focused and reach the finish line of your studies, apply for the $10,000 Tertiary Accommodation Grant available to Aboriginal students. 

IN REVIEW: Provider Performance Framework Policy

The Provider Performance Framework Policy is currently under review.

If you require a previous version of this policy (e.g. one that has been archived or superseded), email the AHO Policy Team [email protected].

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IN REVIEW: Provider Performance Guidelines

The Provider Performance Guidelines are currently under review.

If you require a previous version of this policy (e.g. one that has been archived or superseded), email the AHO Policy Team [email protected].

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Services Our Way Policy Framework

The Services Our Way Policy Framework supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with complex needs. It outlines an wraparound approach to service delivery that is strengths-based, family-led and tailored to a family's situation, with a focus on improving housing stability and overall wellbeing.

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SOW Policy Framework May 2025.pdf (1.13 MB)

IN REVIEW: Registration Policy

The AHO Registration Policy is currently under review.

If you require a previous version of this policy (e.g. one that has been archived or superseded), email the AHO Policy Team [email protected].

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