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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 […]

Together Home Program gets underway

As Australia supports Homelessness Week, Housing Trust is pleased to announce Wollongong Family Emergency Housing and NEAMI National as its wraparound case management partners for the Together Home Program. Housing Trust will provide 22 homes as part of the project and CEO Michele Adair said the project was an important step forward in dealing with […]

Housing Trust awarded role in NSW government’s Together Home initiative

Housing Trust is preparing to transition rough sleepers into secure housing after being awarded 22 places in the NSW government’s $36 million Together Home project. Announced today day by Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Gareth Ward,  Housing Trust is one of 19 providers across the State to deliver the program and is now […]

Minister Announces Housing Trust as Partner for Social Housing Development Sites

The Hon. Melinda Pavey MP, Minister for Water, Property and Housing has announced Housing Trust and Traders in Purple as the Government’s development partners for two Illawarra sites set to deliver 100 social, affordable and private dwellings to the Wollongong LGA. The new homes are being built in Robert Street, Corrimal and Crown Street, Wollongong […]

Common Areas During COVID-19

Dear Tenants, We have employed a number of measures to keep our common areas clean and safe for tenants during COVID-19. Please click on the video message below from Housing Trust CEO Michele Adair. Lets work together to keep everyone safe by continuing to practice good hygiene and social distancing. Warm Regards, Housing Trust  

Being a Good Neighbour

Dear Tenants We’re all spending a lot more time at home at the moment so its important now more than ever to consider your neighbours. Please see a video message below from CEO Michele Adair on being a good neighbour during COVID-19. Warm Regards, Housing Trust  

Your Mental Health During COVID-19

Dear Tenants Its really important to focus on your mental health during this time.  Here’s a message from Michele our CEO. Below are some organisations who provide support Beyond Blue https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ or call 1800 512 348 Lifeline 13 11 14 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 Black Dog Institute  https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/coronavirus-anxiety-resources Weathering the Storm Headspace Support | 1800 […]

Important Message from Michele Adair 15/04

  Dear Tenants Please see below a video message from Housing Trust CEO Michele Adair discussing the different ways you can pay your rent during COVID-19. Protection for Tenants during COVID-19 The NSW Government has provided welcome protection for tenants affected by the COVID-19 crisis. New protections apply to people who have been impacted by […]

Important Message from CEO Michele Adair 08/4

Dear Tenants Please see the video below to find out more about some extra precautions we are taking here at Housing Trust to ensure your safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19. To speak to our maintenance team they are available 9-5pm Monday to Friday on 4254 1115 or info@housingtrust.org.au. For emergency repairs after hours […]