May 20, 2024 – Housing Trust

Cost-of-living relief for all, but what’s in the budget for the Illawarra?

Rents in the Illawarra are at an all time high, and the 2024 federal budget provides some assistance for households.

Housing main concern for Illawarra’s most vulnerable after budget ‘mis-step

Housing Trust CEO Michele Adair said the housing initiatives in the budget were re-announcements of existing commitments.

Red tape puts Labor’s $10b HAFF housing plan at risk

Commonwealth tender requirement for certification excludes smaller and regional builders from work under the $10b HAFF funding program.

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Housing Trust acknowledges the people of the Dharawal and Yuin nations, Cultural Custodians of the lands waters and sky where we work and provide homes. We recognise their deep connection to the coastal areas stretching from south of Sydney Harbour to beyond the Shoalhaven River and throughout the escarpment. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, acknowledging their continual care and stewardship of these lands, waters and sky throughout generations. Housing Trust extends a warm invitation to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, as we work together towards harmony on lands that were never ceded. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land.

Housing Trust is committed to building inclusive environments for our tenants, staff and the broader community. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.