Update on Repairs and Maintenance

Following the recent updates to public health orders in NSW Housing Trust has implemented changes to its maintenance service to limit potential exposure and spread of COVID-19. From Sunday 18 July Housing Trust will only be permitted to carry out urgent repairs in accordance with the revised public health orders. These repairs are defined under […]
Housing Trust Golf Day Huge Success

Wollongong Golf Club provided a stunning backdrop for the inaugural Housing Trust Golf Day. The event raised funds for the Tylah West Education Scholarships to support Housing Trust tenants with the costs of education or entering employment. The successful event saw 120 golfers take the field with $22,600 raised from sponsorships, raffles, auctions and donations. […]
Housing Trust Golf Day

Housing Trust tees off for Tylah West Education Scholarship program Housing Trust is seeking to drive its support for the Tylah West Education Scholarship program to a new level with the announcement of an annual fundraising golf day to be held at the Wollongong Golf Club on May 28, 2021. The day has had an […]
Housing Trust Welcomes Three New Directors

Housing Trust is delighted to welcome three new Directors to our Board. Pamela Ameglio has extensive experience in Australasia and Africa in both public and private sector corporations and Not for Profit organisations. Pamela’s skills in technology, security and infrastructure project management will be an asset to Housing Trust. Lesley Bull is an experienced town […]
Facelift for Social Housing, Illawarra Mercury

Kiama Downs resident Peter Gray says it is a big…
Important information for Housing Trust tenants

Housing Trust will from today implement working from home arrangements for our staff to limit potential exposure and spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Even though our office will be closed from 19/03/2020 we will still be available by phone on 4254 1166 and email info@housingtrust.org.au for all tenant enquiries. Our hours of operation will remain to be […]
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Issue 19 | Autumn 2021
Using Art to help others

Carol, a Tylah West Education Scholarship recipient is doing a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy at the University of Western Sydney. Carol has had a lifelong passion for the arts. She hopes when she graduates she can help people to recover their psychological wellbeing through creative methods of expression. Carol has a particular interest in working in […]
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Issue 18 | Summer 2020/2021
Tylah West Education Scholarships Now Open for 2021

TYLAH WEST EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES 2021 OPENING DATE: 29th October 2020 CLOSING DATE: 30th November 2020 APPLICANTS INFORMED OF OUTCOMES: 17th December 2020 PRESENTATION: 22nd February 2021 (COVID19 permitting) SCHOLARSHIP VALUE: up to $2,000 (based on need) Please read the guidelines below before completing your application online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QS8GRT9 The Tylah West Educational Scholarships provide […]
Construction begins on $22M Corrimal Project

Construction has begun on a new $22m building project that will provide much needed affordable rental housing in Corrimal. The Robert Street complex will comprise 34 quality new homes and be a mix of one and two-bedroom units and four-bedroom townhouses. Local community housing provider Housing Trust will work with development partner Traders in Purple […]
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Issue 17 | August 2020