The announcement of the 2024-2025 Federal Budget was met with great anticipation. It is a budget that seeks to strike “a balance between controlling inflation, easing cost of living pressure, supporting sustainable growth and building fiscal buffers in an uncertain global environment”, however there was a missed opportunity to truly address the social and affordable […]
Monthly Archives: July 2024
Opportunity to Ease Housing Crisis Grip
PowerHousing Australia applauds the Federal Government and Housing Australia for their rapid and transformative support of community housing providers (CHPs) through the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF). In just under four months, HAFF has progressed from legislation to the implementation of its first round, demonstrating a strong commitment to tackling the housing crisis and bolstering […]
Over 26,000 Homes Ready to be Delivered by Community Housing Providers through the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF)
PowerHousing Australia Community Housing Provider (CHP) Members have applied for an astonishing 26,120 dwellings in the first round of funding for the Federal Government’s landmark Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), clearly demonstrating the sectors capacity to collaborate with Government and deliver outcomes. Should they be successful, we will see thousands of new social and affordable […]
How Social and Affordable Housing can Alleviate Cost of Living Pressure for Australians & Lessen Inflation
The majority of Australians are struggling financially as the cost of food, energy, health and housing continue to skyrocket. A recent survey of 1,500 Australians by the Salvation Army identified that an astonishing 94% of people are struggling to afford essentials including housing. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released new data that demonstrates […]
Corporate Affiliate Engagement
Collaboration is Key, and PowerHousing Members, along with our Corporate Affiliates, gathered for a Fostering Innovation & Collaboration Networking Event on 19 July in Sydney. We had the pleasure of hearing from: Eliza Owen, Principal, Research CoreLogic Chris Smith GAICD, CEO, Foundation Housing Carolyn Doherty, CEO, Argyle Housing Presentations were inspiring and thought provoking. It […]
PowerHousing Australia CFO & CEO Roundtables – A Resounding Success
Our recent roundtables with Community Housing member CEOs and CFOs were electric with energy and ideas. Here’s a quick snapshot: Strategic Insights: We tackled the urgent need for social and affordable housing and discussed key strategic initiatives. Financial Sustainability: Members shared strategies to navigate economic pressures, optimize performance, and explore new funding opportunities, including alternative […]
The community housing response to the housing crisis
Media Release 1 July 2024 Every person and every family deserves a safe place to call home. Housing unaffordability is a major driver of cost-of-living pressures. Around 40% of low-income renters spend more than 30% of their income on rent, and less than 1% of rental properties are affordable for a single person on […]