Housing
Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL)
Aboriginal Hostel Limited has provided temporary accommodation services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people since 1973. AHL operates its own hostels as well as supporting community organisations to operate theirs.
Accommodation and Renting Issues
This Centrelink index page provides links to accommodation deduction schemes and related services.
First Home Owner Grant (FHOG)
The First Home Owner Grant Scheme (FHOGS) is a joint Australian and State Government initiative to help first home owners. The grant provides a $7000 benefit to eligible applicants. Each State and Territory Revenue Office is responsible for administering the grant in their respective jurisdiction. This site includes links to the various revenue offices.
First Home Saver Accounts (FHSA)
First Home Saver Accounts will provide a simple, tax effective way for Australians to save a deposit for their first home through a combination of a Government contribution and low taxes. This site provides further information on these accounts. The Government is also seeking comments and submissions by 7 March 2008 to assist in settling the final administrative and legislative features.
Housing and Homelessness Services
The Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs helps support and strengthen communities and families directly or through programs by assisting low and moderate income households to access appropriate and affordable housing, and supporting people to move out of homelessness.
Links to Useful Information for Individuals and Communities on Housing
Community.gov.au is a portal to information relevant to individuals and community organisations across Australia. On this part of the Community Portal you will find links to housing related information including the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) and emergency accommodation.
