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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.

http://www.ahl.gov.au/

First Home Owner Grant

The First Home Owner Grant scheme 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.

http://www.firsthome.gov.au/

First home saver accounts - MoneySmart

If you are saving for your first home, a first home saver account is a good way to help you reach your goal. The government will contribute an extra amount that is a percentage of your savings each year. These accounts have a few rules so it's important to make sure they are right for you.

http://moneysmart.gov.au/managing-my-money/banking/savings-accounts/first-home-saver-accounts

Housing and homelessness

The Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) helps to make housing more available and to reduce homelessness through programs and services, benefits and payments, grants and funding.

http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/housing/overview/Pages/default.aspx

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