Affordable Community Housing

Garrawarra provides transitional accommodation (short to medium-term) to individuals,couples and families experiencing homelessness. We focus on engagement,food security,health and wellbeing,building parenting,life and tenancy skills,connections to support systems,culture and community and planning for the future. Accommodation is provided within a ground level accommodation complex comprised of 2 and 3 BR units /houses. Complimentary activities are conducted on site such as HIPPY,school transport,meal preparation,cultural events and group work. *People must be on the public housing waitlist to be eligible.

Provides Housing via a waiting list. Not emergency housing. Targeted to working Aboriginal people and/or Aboriginal Seniors over 50.

KSC’s services include:

• Living and Life Skills – such as assisting with financial management, communication skills and lifestyle mentoring;

• Personal Activities – such as housework, laundry, shopping, personal hygiene, dressing, preparation or supply of meals and medication assistance;

• Community Participation – including supported shopping, medical appointments, sporting and recreational events, social activities, visiting or making new friends, travel, transport, building confidence and social skills;

• Respite – in home and centre-based;

• Group and Centre-based Activities – such as social outings and group and social activities on KSC’s premises;

• Life Stages and Transitions – supporting school leavers and those moving out of home or moving from group to independent living to make the transition on their own terms and in a way that meets their goals and aspirations.

KSC supports clients of all ages (children, adults and seniors) and with any disability (including physical, intellectual, multiple disabilities and mental illness).

Kalunga Supported Care utilises a collaborative, person centred model, that focuses on supporting the specific needs and goals of each person, so that they feel empowered towards their potential, living a life in line with their personal values, personal goals and long-term aspirations.

ShelterMe is a directory of services for people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness in the Northern Territory. ShelterMe is funded by the Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities and managed by NT Shelter.

Venture Housing Company Ltd (‘Venture’), a company limited by guarantee is a ‘For Purpose’ (not-for-profit), housing provider of safe and affordable housing options for Territorians.

Venture focuses on providing rental housing for low to moderate income earners in the Territory who are struggling to find a home. There is a strong emphasis on targeting key workers vital to the Territory’s economy, such as those in the retail, hospitality and trade sectors.

Venture also provides and manages housing for seniors and is working towards innovative solutions to the provision of housing for disadvantaged groups in the community. To achieve this, Venture works with a number of stakeholders including the Northern Territory Government, the private sector and other non-government organisations through partnerships to deliver housing projects

We place our clients in a range of affordable housing rental properties around Darwin and Palmerston.

Yilli Housing manages Berrimah Estate, the only affordable housing estate in Darwin. Berrimah Estate consists of a range of dwellings including houses, caravan sites, single men’s accommodation and hostels for men.

Yilli Housing also has some affordable housing in various suburbs around Darwin and Palmerston.

The aim of Yilli Housing is to provide accommodation with affordable rental prices, allowing people to save for a deposit for a home or to enter the mainstream property market. It also provides an avenue for people who are disadvantaged in the mainstream rental market to gain a tenancy.

Am I eligible?
To be eligible for affordable housing, the primary housing applicant must

• not currently own a property
• be 18 years or over
• be a Northern Territory resident
• have never been evicted from Yilli Housing

Requirements
You are required to fill out the Application Form plus 100 points of identification to be included with your application before it can be processed. Photo identification and current income statement is required in all applications.

Waiting List
Due to the high demand for affordable housing and limited housing stock, we have a long waiting list for people who applied for affordable housing. Only applicants who have completed the application form and the 100 points of ID will be put on the waiting list. It is important to keep your contact number updated, so that we can contact you when a house becomes available. Our waiting list is different from the list that the Territory housing has.

In partnership with Indigenous leaseholder organisations and the Northern Territory Government, Yilli Housing provides housing management, maintenance and municipal services to the following communities:

Urban Community
Amangal Community
Bagot Community
Knuckeys Lagoon Community
15 Miles community (Palmerston Indigenous Village)
One Mile Dam Community (Railway dam)

Outstations/ Homeland
Acacia/Larrakia
Belyuen Community
Bulgul Community (Wagait)
Pandayal Community
Wairuk Community (Humpty Doo)
Walagurrmimi Community
Woolaning Community (Batchelor)

Community housing application
Yilli manages housing applications for Bagot, Knuckey’s Lagoon, 15 Miles and works together with the community leaders to select the tenants.

Am I eligible?
To be eligible for community housing, the primary housing applicant must:

• not currently own a property
• be 18 years or over
• be a Northern Territory resident
• have never been evicted from Yilli Housing
• be identified as Aboriginal or Torrest Strait Islander

Requirements
You are required to fill out the Housing Application Form plus 100 points of identification to be included with your application before it can be processed. Photo identification and current income statement is required in all applications.

Waiting List
Due to limited housing stock in the communities, we have a waiting list for people who applied for community housing. Only applicants who have completed the application form and the 100 points of ID will be put on the waiting list. It is important to keep your contact number updated, so that we can contact you when a house becomes available. Our waiting list is different from the list that the Territory housing has.