Housing is one of the most critical issues facing the Illawarra community, with the dearth of supply and lack of affordability resulting in social and economic consequences.

The Illawarra’s leading community housing provider has congratulated some of the region’s Councils on continued growth in shoring-up affordable rental stock.

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.

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 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.