Council candidates to be quizzed on affordable housing policies

Regional community organisation Housing Trust will once again use the NSW council elections on 14 September to ask all candidates about their policies and commitment to increasing the supply of affordable rental housing.
August Newsletter 2024

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‘Surprised and disappointed’: Kiama councillors given home truths on housing

Kiama might be a great place to visit, but who can afford to live there?
Not most people, Housing Trust managing director Michele Adair told Kiama councillors during a public access session before Tuesday night’s council meeting.
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.
Housing Trust to position for Growth

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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.
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.
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.
May Newsletter 2024

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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.