by Hugh Mackay Social psychologist, researcher and bestselling author Simply because, in a truly civilised society, lifting people out of poverty, bringing the marginalised in from the margins, feeding the hungry and housing the homeless must rank among our very highest priorities. These people are part of us; casualties of the kind of society we… Read more
by Hugh Mackay Homelessness. Just ponder the very idea of it. Imagine that last night, and tonight, and for all the foreseeable tomorrows, you had nowhere to call home. Nowhere to ‘go home’ to. Nowhere to call ‘my place’. Nowhere to invite others into. We sometimes talk of home as though it’s about having ‘a… Read more
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Please find attached PDF documents relating to the Annual General Meeting 2020 AGM 2020 Agenda Letter re 2020 AGM to residents Membership Fact Sheet 2020 final for website Publications Page
#HavelockStories is a collection of compelling past and present tales of Havelock House residents and others who have had a connection to the Association in some way. They share their experiences, hopes and struggles. Through sharing their stories, we can build a richer picture about community housing and focus on the strengths and diversity of… Read more
Key discussion points from the Housing Canberra Affordably: ACT Election 2020 Assembly Leaders’ Forum The Housing Canberra Affordably: ACT Election 2020 Assembly Leaders’ Forum, hosted by CHIA ACT and ACT Shelter, was held in the Federation room at Havelock House on 18 August 2020. Facilitated by award-winning journalist Alex Sloan, the forum delved into the… Read more
The most recent brief from AHURI has put the spotlight on public and community housing providers and questioned their responsibilities regarding tenant wellbeing. And rightly so following the recent issues around Melbourne’s ‘public housing towers’ and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian public should now be more aware than ever of the vulnerable cohort living… Read more
#HavelockStories is a collection of compelling past and present tales of Havelock House residents and others who have had a connection to the Association in some way. They share their experiences, hopes and struggles. Through sharing their stories, we can build a richer picture about community housing and focus on the strengths and diversity of… Read more
#HavelockStories is a collection of compelling past and present tales of Havelock House residents and others who have had a connection to the Association in some way. They share their experiences, hopes and struggles. Through sharing their stories, we can build a richer picture about community housing and focus on the strengths and diversity of… Read more
The Domain Rent Report for the June 2020 quarter has found that, despite Canberra rental prices sliding during that quarter, the nation’s capital is still the most expensive city to rent a house with a median asking rent of $575 per week. These sorts of prices play a significant role in the rental stress experienced… Read more
