Ainslie Village is a shared accommodation Site, divided into 25 Houses, housing 172 people (over 18) in a group-shared environment.  Accommodation is for single people who are capable of independent shared living arrangements.  Houses are different sizes and accommodate from 4 to 12 people.  Each person has their own bedroom sharing all other facilities such as kitchen, lounge and bathroom.

Who can apply?

To be eligible you must:

.     Be at least 18 years old

• not own or have an interest in residential property anywhere in Australia
• not have cash or convertible assets over $40,000 (excluding ordinary household, personal affects and a car)
• not have any outstanding debt with the Association
• not be on our list of previous applicants who are deemed unsuitable to be housed
• attend an interview with an Intake Officer
• be accepted as suited to a resident
• become a Member of the Havelock Housing Association
• sign an Occupancy Agreement, before taking up occupancy at Ainslie Village

How much will it cost?

• Two weeks rent paid in advance (24% of income + Utilities charge of $20.30 and a Facility Asset Management Contribution)
• a $5 membership fee
• Some places are available for International Students and market rent renters
• In shared accommodation such as Ainslie Village, charges include all additional costs such as electricity, gas and water.
• As a tenant member of Havelock Housing Association Inc. (HHA), tenants may be entitled to claim CRA (subject to approval) to assist with rent payment. Upon commencement of tenancy, the tenant agrees to apply and collect CRA to contribute towards the Facility Asset Management Contribution. If you are ineligible to claim CRA, then arrangements may be made to review rental rate.

Rules to remember for the comfort and safety of everyone:

• Ainslie Village Accommodation is for single people only
• Ainslie Village will not tolerate violence of any kind, verbal or physical
• No children are allowed to stay overnight (in shared accommodation options)
• No animals are allowed (in shared accommodation options)
• Residents must obey Fire Evacuation Procedure (in shared accommodation options)
• Residents must be willing to participate in the cleaning of shared accommodation
• Rent must be paid two weeks in advance
• Follow the rules for acceptable behaviour
• No squatters are allowed

Member Participation:

• Senior Residents Program: 
  • Residents are encouraged to join this Program and help the Association in numerous ways such as gardening, maintenance, administration, domestic duties, computing skills etc at shared accommodation options.
• Social Events:   
  • The Association holds some functions throughout the year such as barbecues, Christmas Party, resident meetings etc and Residents are encouraged to help organise these functions.
• Be a Board Member:    
  • Being a Board Member provides valuable experience and looks good on your CV.  Training is provided for any Housing Members who want to join the Board and improve their Management and Meeting skills.
• The Havelocker:  
  • Members Newsletter needs participating Members to help bring a creative, informative and fun magazine to residents.

Our Contact Details
            
Ainslie Village
23 Quick Street
CAMPBELL  ACT   2612
Phone:        02 6162 6800
Fax:            02 6249 6886