New homes in Adelaide’s south; more in the pipeline
In April, Believe Housing Australia unveiled its $13.7 million, four-level apartment building at Panorama, providing South Australians with rentals significantly below the market rate. Demonstrating the strong demand, hundreds of applications were received for the 18 high-quality, affordable two-bedroom apartments on Ontario Avenue, which cater to a diverse community of singles, couples, and families. Five Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) properties for individuals with disability also form part of the new complex. The project was supported by $9.3 million in Federal Government funding through the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility (HAFFF). While the Panorama development was the latest to be completed by Believe Housing Australia, Board Chair Tim Sarah said the organisation had no plans to stop building social and affordable housing. He said the organisation was committed to investing more than $100 million until 2032, with a further 29
Federal Housing Minister Clare O’Neil with Panorama resident Tayla and her daughter Lola
homes proposed in a new development called Laura and Alfred West Cottage Homes. “We have a further 29 homes proposed for Mitchell Park and Kilburn for women over the age of 55, who are the fastest growing cohort of homelessness in our country,” Mr Sarah said.
Long-term fix for maintenance services
Introduced to address critical challenges in the social housing sector, Believe Housing Australia’s Mobile Maintenance Service has led to costs savings, service enhancements, and greater tenant satisfaction and security.
With fully equipped mobile vans, the in-house team of Mobile Maintenance Officers can perform general repair and maintenance tasks, such as fixing the hardware on a screen door or repairing a towel rail. Believe Housing Australia tenant Amy said her experience with the service had been nothing but positive. “When Mobile Maintenance Officer Paul comes to my home, he is friendly, remembers my name, and gets the job done right,” Amy said. “He communicates well with me, is respectful, and importantly, I feel safe with someone different in my home.” Coordinator, Housing Assets and Maintenance, Steven Adey, said Believe Housing Australia had lowered repair expenses, accelerated response times, and ensured a higher standard of service by bringing maintenance in-house.
Believe Housing Australia’s Mobile Maintenance Service has hit the road
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