EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING
T he AnglicareSA Housing team were all smiles at the recent Australian Housing Institute’s Professional Excellence in Housing Awards, where our Bowden Rent-To-Buy Scheme was awarded the Leading Housing Development award. The Bowden Rent-to-Buy Scheme, which is a partnership between AnglicareSA Housing (ASAH) and Oryx Property, provides a unique opportunity for people on low incomes to break out of the rental cycle and own their own home. The innovative model provides 10 tenants with the option to purchase a high quality, two-bedroom apartment in a desirable inner urban community in 2021 at 2014 prices. In the meantime, they pay a reduced rent to assist in saving
to pay the property purchase deposit. During that five-year period, ASAH pays all building outgoing costs including body corporate fees, management, maintenance, council and SA Water base rates. At the awards, we also received a Highly Commended in the Leading Innovation category: Sustaining Complex Tenancies. This was based on AnglicareSA Housing’s willingness to go beyond the legal tenancy framework in supporting tenants to maintain their tenancy and provide themwith access to a range of other AnglicareSA services. Well done to the AnglicareSA Housing team and congratulations to all of the award winners on the night!
Photo: Award winning Bowden development
RECONCILIATION IN THEWEST
F rom 27 May to 3 June we recognised National Reconciliation Week. This year's theme was 'Let's Take the Next Steps', reflecting two significant milestones in Australia's reconciliation journey: The 50th anniversary of the 1967 referendum and the 25th anniversary of the historic Mabo decision. AnglicareSA marked National Reconciliation Week again this year with the annual Reconciliation in the West event at Tauondi College. It was a great celebration of Aboriginal culture and identity, with live performances such as Yellaka dance group (pictured), entertainment, stalls and interactive activities. Reconciliation in the West is a partnership between AnglicareSA, Life Without Barriers, UnitingCare Wesley Port Adelaide, Tauondi College and Reconciliation South Australia.
Above: Yellaka dance group performing Below: AnglicareSA staff enjoying the event
page 6 — News about AnglicareSA, Spring 2017
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