The Housing Security for Older Women Taskforce releases report
The Housing Security for Older Women Taskforce, which included women with lived experience, has delivered its recommendation report,
Improving Housing Security for Older Women. Covering four focus areas, the report details 40 recommendations related to supply models, private rental, services and social housing.
Older women aged 55 and over are one of the fastest-growing population experiencing homelessness.
Skillin It - Support for young Aboriginal people leaving state care
Young Aboriginal people leaving state care will soon be taking their next steps towards personal independence with the support of a new partnership between Aboriginal Family Support Services (AFSS), Aboriginal Community Housing Limited (ACHL) and the SA Housing Authority. The Authority will be head-leasing 15 properties over the next three years to ACHL to deliver an AFSS Supported Independent Living Services (SILS) program, Skillin It.
The partnership has been co-designed around each of the Closing the Gap Priority Reforms and supports the capacity of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to deliver innovative services for Aboriginal people, otherwise not served by the Authority. The program assists young Aboriginal people, aged 16 to 18, via wrap around mentor support, to acquire independent living skills such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, and self-care. More than 20 Aboriginal young people are anticipated to benefit from the program.
Doorways 2 Construction student graduation
28 students from the Doorways to Construction (D2C) program have graduated after their hands-on trade experience refurbishing one of our southern suburbs’ homes. Some of the trade skills that the students of Reynalla East College picked up during this program include carpentry, tiling, demolition, concreting and painting. Eight graduates have apprenticeships already, an outstanding result for these young people and a tribute to their dedication and hard work.
Commencing in 2001, the D2C program started in collaboration with Construction Industry Trading Board (CITB) and secondary schools to train tradespersons of the future. We have made 60 homes available over the past 20 years through this program, giving back to an industry that supports the Authority and young people.
Our first -all-staff forum
Premier Peter Malinauskas and Minister for Human Services, Nat Cook were our special guests at our inaugural staff forum last week.
It was a great day to have so many of our staff join in-person and some virtually, from all over the state, to hear our leaders speak about our successes, our plans and to share our commitment to helping our customers every day.
Website refresh
The SA Housing Authority's website has had a facelift.
The refreshed website has a new and vibrant home page that enables intuitive navigation options, a new promotional video, accessibility features, and many more.
The content and language used on several pages of the website have also been simplified for easier understanding by our clients. You will see many more pages being refreshed in the coming days and weeks.
YourPlace opens its first redevelopment project
The first three of 37 new units in Elizabeth North opened last week, a project led by YourPlace Housing.
YourPlace is a Community Housing Provider, who now own and manage around 470 homes for people at risk of social disadvantage, as well as a focus on providing homes to people with disability.
These builds are testament to the impact of the SA Housing Authority’s Community Housing Asset Renewal Program, which supports providers so that they can undertaking projects like this - updating or building new homes.
The program, in collaboration with Community Housing Providers, has delivered 190 new homes so far.
The new homes are energy efficient and built to meet the Improved Liveability Specialist Disability Accommodation standard, with a focus of ageing-in-place.
SA Housing Authority wishes you a happy festive season!
