Where we Belong: How Community Housing builds more than homes
Amanda Winks, Chief Executive Officer, Housing Trust I’ve lived in the Illawarra my whole life. It’s where I grew up, where I went to school, tried physical culture (unsuccessfully), tried surf club (also unsuccessfully) and learned to play the organ…yes, the organ! It’s where I now have the privilege of working alongside others who care […]
Customer Newsletter | Winter 2025
HT News – Winter Edition 2025 is now live.
How Michelle transformed Illawarra’s fight against homelessness as Housing Trust CEO
Former HT CEO Michele Adair talks to Illawarra Mercury about leaving the organisation after 8 years
WIN News Illawarra 1/9
HT Managing Director talks to WIN News Illawarra about her departure from HT
ABC Illawarra Breakfast Radio 1/9
Michele Adair talks to Melanie James from ABC Illawarra Breakfast program about her upcoming departure from HT
Housing Trust announces departure of Michele Adair
HT farewells Managing Director and former CEO Michele Adair
Housing Trust Launches First Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan
Housing Trust (HT) launched its first Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), marking a significant milestone in its commitment to reconciliation. The event, held on August 19, brought together HT staff, customers, community members, and Board members in a moment of connection and shared purpose. Formally endorsed by Reconciliation Australia in March 2025, the Reflect RAP […]
ABC Illawarra News 25/6
HT CEO Amanda Winks talks to ABC Illawarra Radio about the NSW State Budget. Interview starts at 2:22
Measured by head or heart, public investment in housing makes perfect sense
Amanda Winks, Chief Executive Officer, Housing Trust When I set out to write this piece, my first step was a callout to the Housing Trust team seeking ideas and inspiration. Within minutes, a suggestion popped up in our team chat (thanks Nat!) to a resounding flurry of thumbs up and love heart emojis: “How investing […]
WIN News Illawarra 11/6
We talk to WIN News Illawarra about upcoming affordable rental developments in the Illawarra.
Australian Housing Report reveals Heartbreaking Reality of Housing Crisis
Australian Housing Report reveals Heartbreaking Reality of Housing Crisis The State of the Housing System 2025 report published on 21 May 2025 by the National Housing Supply and Affordability Council (NHSAC) highlights that for many Australians securing a safe affordable home is becoming impossible. Housing affordability has continued to decline and a shortfall in the […]
ABC Illawarra News 22/5
HT CEO Amanda Winks talks to Nick Rheinberger on ABC Illawarra Mornings. The interview starts at 6:09