Sharper focus on Kiama’s affordable housing in new strategy

Cr Karen Renkema-Lang proposed an amendment following on from Housing Trust managing director Michele Adair’s comments in a public address to Kiama Council.
Warruya’ to provide a safe haven for women, children in the heart of Wollongong

Housing Trust Chief Operating Officer Amanda Winks said that following consultation with members and elders of the local Aboriginal community the new development project at Dudley Street Wollongong was named “Warruya,” a Dharawal word meaning aunty.
Changes at the top of the Housing Trust – Michele Adair Interview x Kelly Fuller

Housing Trust CEO Michele Adair speaks to Kelly Fuller about handing over the role of CEO to Amanda Winks. Michele Adair will stay on as Managing Director for three days a week, along with her work for Homes Tasmania. Michele said she will continue her advocacy work including seeing housing as a human right.
Housing Trust shakes up leadership amid positive sector news

Amanda Winks, the chief operating officer, is promoted to chief executive officer from Monday, July 1 while current CEO Michele Adair will become managing director.
Work starts on 27 new affordable homes in the heart of Wollongong

Housing Trust celebrates turning of the sod at Dudley Street, Wollongong
Wollongong inner city Affordable Housing project

Housing Trust to celebrate turning of the sod at new project in Dudley Street, Wollongong.
State Budget holds one or two surprises for Illawarra region

According to Housing Trust CEO Michele Adair the government’s commitment to affordable housing falls well short of the region’s needs.
With billions in planning, focus now on budget delivery for the Illawarra

Housing Trust CEO Michele Adair said the Illawarra faces challenges delivering on its housing targets
WIN News Illawarra 17/7

Housing Trust CEO Michele Adair spoke to WIN NEWS Illawarra about the upcoming NSW budget and the investment required to meet the need of affordable rental housing.
Govt eyes beachside Bellambi social housing estate

Housing Trust CEO Michele Adair said there was a large number of people who were being left out of the affordable rental market
Wollongong must build thousands more homes to meet ‘difficult’ state target

Chief executive officer of the community housing provider the Housing Trust, Michele Adair, said it was “wonderful” that the government had set housing targets for each LGA, which was something the organisation had long advocated for.
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.