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
Read about HT’s new leadership structure
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.
Landmark changes ‘do nothing’ to provide affordable housing in the Illawarra
Industry and advocates have welcomed changes pushed through by the state government to increase density around train stations, including at Corrimal, but the head of an Illawarra affordable housing provider has said the changes are a “lost opportunity”.
