This year marked a period of continued transformation for Housing Choices Australia.
The Board was pleased to oversee the first year of our 2024–2029 Strategic Plan, including the introduction of a new service model, progressing key digital and data upgrades, consolidating our financial position, and increasing our pipeline of new homes. These projects are fundamental to our capacity, as a national community housing provider of scale and influence, to better support Australians in need. The Board’s focus has been on supporting the organisation through this important next phase of growth and ensuring that our governance, risk oversight and key strategic decisions can meet the challenges of an increasingly complex housing environment, while maintaining strong customer services and development pipeline. Looking ahead, our focus will be on supporting the continued progress delivered by our executive team against our Strategic Plan and overseeing leadership transition. A highlight was our selection as preferred applicant of the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility Round 1, to deliver 625 new, social and a ordable energy-e cient homes across four states, and an additional 2,834 homes in partnership with Assemble.
We oversaw an internal restructure to establish an executive leadership team model fit for the future. After two busy years, CEO David Fisher made the decision to step down from this role in late June for personal reasons and we thank David for his contribution to our organisation. We are fortunate that former managing director Michael Lennon was able to step in as interim CEO while the Board progresses the rigorous recruitment process to fill this role on a permanent basis. The Board undertook renewal during the year, with several new directors bringing fresh perspectives and experience to strengthen our governance capacity. As the new Chair, I am delighted to have the opportunity to bring my wide-ranging governance and management experience across real estate and related platforms to an organisation I have long noted and admired.
Collectively, our Board refresh means that we are now well progressed to be ‘broad-spectrum’ in all material respects - industry, geography and professional background. I am also pleased to acknowledge the excellent culture and collaborative working relationship we have developed as a Board. We particularly acknowledge our residents for their support, our partners and key stakeholders for their collaboration, and our sta for their dedication and professionalism. As a Board, we are confident that Housing Choices is well-prepared to deliver on our vision - that all Australians have a safe, a ordable home and the opportunity to thrive.
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ANNUAL REPORT 2024-25
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