The difference a community housing landlord makes
Community development initiatives
Ongoing community development programs recommenced in the “new COVID normal” and enabled the support of communities across Hobart and the Northwest. More broadly, and to better engage with our community, we conducted a state-wide survey so residents could provide feedback on community development related issues. We asked residents some key questions: • What programs do you want to see? • What programs are missing? • How would you like to access programs/events? • What are your barriers? The Tasmania team also opened the Library Bean Café at Burnie Library, run by Housing Choices resident, Karen. You can read more about Karen’s story and her work at the Library Bean on page 31.
Once again, Housing Choices Tasmania achieved its Tier 1 Regulatory status under the National Regulatory System for Community Housing (NRSCH). We continued to work with government and partners to prepare for the next tranche of affordable housing supply. Developments continued in full swing with nine new developments and 109 new housing outcomes (or dwellings). Housing Choices Tasmania has an additional approved pipeline of 252 dwellings to be delivered over the next 12 to 18 months, to continue furthering our vision of providing safe, secure accommodation to those who need it most.
Following the end of her marriage, Fiona became a social housing resident in 2004. She was residing in emergency housing for a couple of months and was on the housing waitlist, before settling into her Smithton property. At the end of 2021, Fiona’s tenancy was transferred to Housing Choices Tasmania through the RMA and she became a community housing resident. “It’s good to have a designated housing officer. I can get a hold of Hannah when I need.” “I’m pretty much in a crisis situation at the moment. I lost my job recently and am trying to move to Burnie, so she’s got me on the priority waiting list. It’s good to have a place to go.” Smithton is about an hour away from Burnie, where Fiona’s son lives, and her other supports are based. She feels grateful to have Hannah her housing officer working on finding more suitable housing options for her. “I sort of feel guilty being in a three-bedroom place when it’s only me. It’ll be nice when I move to Burnie so a family can move in here,” said Fiona. Fiona is known to “get a bit crafty at times” and loves to cook and spend time with her baby granddaughter. She is looking forward to moving to Burnie soon, so she can find new employment and more regularly share her love of cooking with her family. “If I have any issues, I can just give Housing Choices a call.”
Pictured Above (L to R): Jarron Coward, Starbox Architecture, Will Harkness, Property Development Manager HCT, Kim Bomford, General Manager Tasmania HCT.
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2021-22 annual report
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