Introducing Believe Housing Australia
“The escalating cost of private rentals leaves low-income earners without enough money for basic needs like food, heating and clothing. “More than ever, people are turning to the government and providers, like Believe Housing Australia, for support. “We know that housing is fundamental to people moving out of crisis, building independence and wellbeing, and leading a full life. “A new name, paired with our national accreditation as a Tier 1 Community Housing Provider, will create opportunities for us to partner with other members of the Anglicare network on affordable housing projects over the state border.” Although Believe Housing Australia is working under a new name, it is business as usual for our employees and 4,000-plus tenants. Through specialist wrap-around services, our on-the-ground team supports tenants to understand and achieve their needs and aspirations. This helps them to move along the housing continuum and where possible, build the independence to achieve permanent private rental or home ownership.
Believe Housing Australia will increase the supply of social and affordable housing for South Australians
AnglicareSA has announced it will invest more than $100M in social and affordable housing over the next 10 years under its new housing brand – Believe Housing Australia. AnglicareSA CEO Grant Reubenicht
affordable housing meant that only a fraction of those who needed a place to call home could achieve it. “Across the country, skyrocketing market prices put home ownership out of reach for an increasing number of people,” she said.
said Believe Housing Australia’s 10-year strategic investment and asset management plan would focus on increasing housing stock in South Australia and maintaining and upgrading existing homes. “We currently have more than 2,100 social and affordable homes either under management or ownership,” Mr Reubenicht said. “Our proven expertise in developing and managing housing stock will help increase capacity to meet existing and future demand. “We have significant demonstrable success in creating communities – not just housing – across South Australia. We stand ready to continue to partner with all levels of government and other providers to drive up the number of affordable homes available to those in need.” Believe Housing Australia Executive General Manager Michelle Gegenhuber said a dire shortage of social and
Who is Believe Housing Australia? Believe Housing Australia is a leading social and affordable
housing provider, delivering safe and secure housing, along with tenancy services. Formerly known as AnglicareSA Housing, Believe Housing Australia continues to be a part of the AnglicareSA family and remains a fully owned subsidiary company of AnglicareSA. The organisations share core values and a strong belief in the vision of justice, respect and fullness of life for all.
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