What We Achieved 2021-22
The Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) is releasing the new Aboriginal Community Housing Rent Policy (ACHRP).
The New South Wales Government has announced a $2.8 billion housing package which is about laying the foundation for inclusive, sustainable housing for NSW now and into the future.
Within the package there are significant funding elements to support the work of the AHO, including Phase Two of the Strong Family Strong Communities strategy and Closing the Gap Housing Solutions.
We know that improving housing is important to both tenants and Aboriginal Community Housing Providers as well as the AHO.
It has been four years since the AHO conducted a state-wide tenant survey and it is important to have an up-to-date perspective on tenant satisfaction, experience and well-being. Also, the latest survey will provide evidence to inform the Strong Family, Strong Communities (SFSC) 10 year Aboriginal Housing Strategy (2018-28) and ongoing government funding.
The AHO is pleased to launch our first Annual Report that is independent of a parent NSW Government agency.
Our Annual Report highlights the many achievements that we have delivered for Aboriginal communities in NSW throughout the 2020-21 financial year.
The report is an excellent reference for all the work that we do and a picture of our delivery against our ten-year strategy Strong Family, Strong Communities.
The AHO has been awarded $40 million from the NSW Government for new social housing and an additional $3.3 million for our Services Our Way (SOW) program.
The new announcement was made last Saturday (16 October 2021) by Minister for Water, Property and Housing, Melinda Pavey; NSW Treasurer, Matt Keen; Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Dr Geoff Lee; and Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, Alister Henskens.
