A quick guide to repairs and maintenance
Above: Tania, Port Augusta Common Ground resident.
How do upgrades work? There is a difference between a repair and an upgrade. The above list would be classed as repairs, but an upgrade may include painting, replacement of kitchen cabinets, re-tiling and replacing bathroom fixtures, and replacing flooring. Upgrades are planned for and managed by the Property Team and prioritised based on need and urgency. Housing Choices SA is committed to ensuring that properties requiring upgrades are attended to. We prioritise this work based on several factors and assess each request on this basis. Things Housing Choices SA are responsible for: Plumbing concerns such as blocked toilets, water leaks Electrical concerns such as faulty lighting, or wiring Cleaning gutters as required Roof leaks Termite treatments if required Things you are responsible for: Letting us know if something fails Changing lightglobes Calling a locksmith if you lose your keys Spider/cockroach/rodent pest control
Hello from Port Augusta!
Did you know our Common Ground program also operates in Port Augusta? Housing Choices SA currently houses 37 residents, working alongside various local services to provide housing and additional support in this regional hub. Tania, who has been part of Common Ground in Port Augusta since 2014, loves her life in the regional SA town and is not planning on leaving any time soon. “It feels like one big family here, as all the residents know each other.” Prior to being a part of Common Ground, Tania was couchsurfing between family and friends. After applying to live at Common Ground, she has continued to make it her home and is now the second longest resident in the program. Over the past nine years, Tania has slowly sourced her own furniture, instead
of using the furniture supplied, and has added raised garden beds, many plants and even some garden fairies to make it her very own home. While not originally from the area, Tania loves living her quiet life here surrounded by her support workers, Salvation Army and Housing Choices staff. “It’s my own little home and I have some friends in the other units, as well as others nearby. It’s also close to my daughter and granddaughter so I can visit them when possible.” The community in Port Augusta is close knit and something quite special. “Everyone looks out for each other in the units. I’m glad I was able to come here and live and build up the relationships with the other residents and staff.”
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