Winter reminders
Check your gutters Clogged gutters from debris and leaves can cause water to leak into your property. As winter weather arrives it’s timely to check your roof and gutters for build-up. For safety, we recommend you inspect your gutters from a distance rather than using a ladder. If you think your gutters need cleaning or are unsure, please call our Maintenance Hotline on 1800 203 383 .
Above: (L-R) RAP Committee members Nat, Rosella and Leah.
Innovate RAP Launch Housing Choices launched our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) with celebrations across the country during National Reconciliation Week 2024. Our Innovate RAP builds on our vision and enduring commitment for reconciliation. This vision sees a future in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people share in an equitable, prosperous, and rewarding future. We will work towards this through the housing we build, the services we provide, the workplaces we create and our support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations.
Take steps to prevent mould
Your day-to-day activities can have an impact on whether mould is an issue in your home. The below tips can help avoid mould during winter months. • Open windows as much as possible, especially when washing or drying clothes. • Use your kitchen extraction fan when cooking. • Wipe condensation off walls and windows to keep them dry. • Use exhaust fans every time you shower but keep your bathroom door closed so the fan works more effectively. • After you shower open the door and leave the exhaust fan on until condensation clears. • Clean your exhaust fans (if you struggle to reach ask a neighbour or family member to help). • If possible, hang washing outside to dry rather than inside. Turn your sprinklers off The Winter sprinkler switch off came into effect starting 1 June and ends 31 August this year. If you have sprinklers, please keep them off to avoid Water Corporation fines and help save water. Tenants living in apartment complexes may have common area sprinklers turned off automatically.
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