Case Studies

Steven*, from Regional NSW has been able to find security through purchasing his first home for himself and his three-year-old daughter with support from the Australian Government Help to Buy Scheme.

In February 2025, Foundation Housing completed the acquisition of 37 units within a newly constructed apartment complex in central Perth. 

Housing Australia has approved $17.7 million to support a new housing development led by Hume Community Housing, comprising a $14.2 million NHIF SAH loan and a $3.5 million NHIF grant.

Housing Australia supported the delivery of its first temporary accommodation initiative in metropolitan Sydney, addressing the urgent need for safe and secure short-term housing for individuals experiencing – or at-risk of – homelessness.

Housing Australia approved a $5.2 million AHBA loan to Unity Housing to support the acquisition of 31 SDA properties from a South Australian based charity.

In January 2025, The Illawarra Community Housing Trust officially opened 9 new homes in Dapto, NSW. 

In March 2025, UnitingSA launched its largest community housing development to date in Prospect, SA, supported by funding from Housing Australia. With $14.7 million provided through the HAFFF and NHAF to support 31 social and affordable homes.

A partnership with Uniting (Victoria and Tasmania) Ltd and the Victorian Government has helped to deliver 44 new homes in Wangaratta as part of an $18.3 million redevelopment project.

Heather*, a case manager in a family and domestic violence support service in regional South Australia, faced significant barriers to home ownership despite stable employment. The financial challenge of saving for a deposit while living paycheque to paycheque made entering the housing market seem out of reach.