From the General Manager Hi and welcome to the Autumn edition of Home Stories . Mad March is done and dusted – phew - and South Australia is quietening back down to its usual state! It has been a busy start to the year in SA, from the always
evident, and we have loved getting to know a little more about them as well as what the brunch means to residents who call Spence on Light home. I think my favourite term they use is ‘vertical village’, because an apartment block can be just as strong a village as well, a village. While fostering community through events is always a focus for us here at Housing Choices SA, there is something particularly special about events that residents establish themselves. We are also delighted to have been able to support Michael, Kenneth and the residents to do this through some key donations. This year’s Neighbour Day theme is ‘Create belonging’ and that a sense of belonging is exactly what we have seen happening in the bottom floor of Spence on Light. In light of Neighbour Day, we also take an opportunity to share some images of our events and share some tips on being a good neighbour. Everyone deserves a home, and in this edition, we chat to residents about some of the things that make their house, unit or studio, a home. From brand new apartments to suburban townhouses, it is always lovely to read about how a simple dedicated art space, access to services or rooftop garden can make
all the difference in our residents’ lives. We talk about placemaking a lot here at Housing Choices, and establishing a strong connection between our residents and the places they live will always be so important to us. Finally we give a little update on some of the ‘Housing Choices happenings’ you may have missed out on attending. From encouraging our residents to be a part of the democratic system, through to knowing all your options when it comes to owning a home on a low income, our Inclusive Communities team are always looking for ways to share knowledge and encourage participation. We hope you enjoy reading this edition and the change of the season.
important International Women’s Day resident celebrations through to
launching our exciting new development in Bowden. This new development, delivered through a partnership between Housing Choices South Australia and award- winning carbon-neutral property developer, Nightingale Housing, included 18 new units allocated for community housing. It’s a beautiful and functional building housing some of our newest residents, all of whom seem to be enjoying the proximity to the city and the community focus. We were able to meet many of the new residents, hear from Nick Champion MP and participate in a Smoking Ceremony to celebrate the building’s completion on a very hot summer night in February. Speaking of a community focus, back in the Adelaide CBD, we chat to Spence on Light residents Kenneth and Michael about the weekly Sunday brunch gathering they have grown over the past 6 months. Their passion for bringing people together is
Julie Duncan General Manager, Housing Choices South Australia
Cover: Spence on Light residents Michael and Kenneth De Boo.
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