COMMUNITY HOUSING INFORMATION |
Information supplied by Housing Tasmania cites the community housing sector in Tasmania provides an important alternative to private and public rental housing. It contributes to the overall supply of affordable social housing in the state and provides tenants with increased choice, including opportunities to be involved in the management of their own housing.
To provide a sense of the Tasmanian sector at present, there are approximately fifty (50) community based housing providers operating state-wide managing just under five hundred (500) properties. Organisation’s range in size from a Housing Association managing over one hundred (100) homes to small community based housing providers managing only a handful of properties. There are seven (7) Co-operatives within the sector, managing over one hundred (100) properties. |
| National Community Housing Standards Manual - Third Edition May 2010 download here |
| Guide for Managing Risk in Community Housing Operations, April 2006 download here |
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| Useful Contacts |
Red Shield Housing Association - 233 Macquarie Street, Hobart 7001. Ph: 03 6223 8050,
email RSHTasmania@Aus.salvationarmy.org |
| Community Housing according to Housing Tasmania's website |
| Community Housing Limited - Apply for Housing Here! |
| Mission Australia Housing Tasmania - Apply for Housing Here! |
Tas Affordable Housing Limited (TAHL)
Established in December 2006 to undertake the important role of increasing the supply of affordable housing in Tasmania.
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Supported Residential Facilities
Anglicare provide communal, long term accommodation in 3 supported residential facilities across the state. Each facility can provide accommodation for 30 residents. Eligibility is the same as for public housing, targeting people on low incomes. Facilities cater for singles and couples over 18 years of age who wish to live in a communal setting. Rent/board is calculated at 80% of people's income (excluding CA), this covers 3 meals a day, electricity, weekly linen service for sheets and towels and some recreational activities. The facilities are staffed by a Lodge Manager who lives on site. Contact Details:
BURNIE - Burnie Lodge Phone: 6431 7057
LAUNCESTON - Indigo Lodge Phone: 6343 6745
HOBART - Bilton Lodge Phone: 6249 7244 and
Bayview Lodge: 62 442470 .
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CoHousing Co-operative - Hobart
http://www.cohousingcoop.org
Cascade Co-Housing
http://www.sonardata.com/caco/default.asp
Deloraine Co-Op
http://www.sonardata.com/caco/default.asp |
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