Aboriginal Housing Office

Nominations are now open for the 2025 NSW Women of the Year Awards! 🏆

The awards celebrate the women and girls who inspire us with their courage, strength, and determination. From social reformers to everyday heroes, we want to hear their stories. Be sure to nominate a Deadly girl or woman in your life!
Nominations open until Sunday 15 September 2024.

Submit yours at www.nsw.gov.au/wotya25.

Calling all Aboriginal organisations! 📢

Last chance to apply for our current funding opportunity. Are you committed to driving positive change through housing and social impact? The deadline for applications for the AHO’s Leading Community Demonstration Site (LCDS) funding is Wednesday 31 July. Don’t miss out – apply now!

Find out more: https://www.aho.nsw.gov.au/housing-providers/leading-community-demonstration-site

How good do these new homes for Mob look? These 8 newly completed properties are in Broken Hill.

8 beautiful single storey homes ✔️

Solar panels ✔️

Strong involvement from local suppliers ✔️

Landscaped courtyards ✔️

Architecturally designed ✔️

Custom joinery and quality finishes ✔️

During NAIDOC Week – and every week – the AHO is dedicated to empowering Aboriginal organisations and communities.

Next Wednesday 17 July (from 3-4pm) the AHO is hosting a webinar about our Leading Community Demonstration Site (LCDS) funding.

This funding is now open for applications! (they close Wednesday 31 July). If you’re an Aboriginal organisation committed to positive impact through housing and social initiatives, then register for our webinar.

Read more and share with your community: https://www.aho.nsw.gov.au/housing-providers/leading-community-demonstration-site

During NAIDOC Week – and every week – the AHO is dedicated to empowering Aboriginal organisations and communities.

The AHO’s Leading Community Demonstration Site (LCDS) funding is now open for applications from Aboriginal organisations across NSW!

This important project aims to make positive change through housing solutions and social impact.

Read more and share with your community: https://www.aho.nsw.gov.au/housing-providers/leading-community-demonstration-site

During NAIDOC Week – and every week – the AHO is dedicated to empowering Aboriginal organisations and communities.

Happy NAIDOC Week!
The AHO has a busy week ahead.
Come say hi 👋🏽 if you are around or attending any of the below listed events. Our teams will be available to talk to you to learn more about access to housing, Services Our Way, Home Ownership opportunities and other programs available to you.

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📅 Wednesday 10th July
NAIDOC Community Fun Day at Maclean Showground - https://www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/Community/Events-directory/NAIDOC-Week-2024
🕗10am - 2pm

📅 Wednesday 10th July
Shoalhaven NAIDOC Fun Day 2024 https://www.facebook.com/events/1533483780600453/
🕗10am-2pm

📅Thursday 11th July
NAIDOC Community Fun Day at McKittrick Park South Grafton - https://www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/Community/Events-directory/NAIDOC-Week-2024
🕗10am - 2pm

📅Thursday 11th July
Tharawal NAIDOC Family Fun Day -
https://www.facebook.com/TharawalAMS/posts/pfbid02xxZjmWpEAqsZBfbRrPxhbWY7PpAv3ig7tjXbS4paZSg38NAZ9xJWHw8maboSnJ9Al
🕗10am - 2pm

📅Friday 12th July
Penrith City Council NAIDOC event - https://www.facebook.com/events/468594242248283/
🕗10am - 3pm

📅Friday 12th July
NAIDOC Family Fun Day Tamworth - https://www.fm929.com.au/events-1/naidoc-week-family-fun-day
🕗10am - 3pm

📅Saturday 20th July
Merana NAIDOC Ball - https://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/_resources/events/hcc/community/naidoc-ball
🕗6pm - 1am

Interested in the Expression of interest (EOI) for the Leading Community Demonstration site grant? Register for our upcoming webinar this Wednesday (3 July) https://lnkd.in/gQT8m7rH to learn more.

The AHO builds homes across NSW and we recently finished 2 x three-bedroom duplexes south of Sydney. Each home has 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen, garage with storage, large backyard and solar panels for energy efficiency and air conditioning for improved tenant comfort. New native landscaping and established trees add a welcoming feeling to these places – with both now home to Aboriginal families. 🏠👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✅

Apply for AHO housing here: https://www.aho.nsw.gov.au/applicants/apply-for-housing

The AHO recently held three face-to-face Information sessions across Wagga Wagga, Nowra and Tamworth for Registered Aboriginal Community Housing Providers (ACHPs)and Aboriginal Community Housing Organisations (ACHO’s).

These sessions provided ACHPs and ACHO’s with the opportunity network with other providers and AHO staff while receiving valuable updates on AHO projects including, discussions on Sector Development, Services our Way, Client Outcomes, AHO Policies, Regional updates and Home Ownership.

We look forward to continuing all work with the Aboriginal housing sector.

Are you an Aboriginal organisation looking to make a positive change in your community through housing and social impact? Then the AHO’s Leading Community Demonstration Site (LCDS) funding could be for you. EOIs will open soon watch this space and click here for further details – https://shorturl.at/ZdDij

If would like to learn more about the application process - Join our webinar 3 July: https://shorturl.at/AIyVQ

Get your free flu vaccine and keep yourself and your mob strong this winter 💪🏼
Book in at your doctor, local pharmacy or Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) today!

Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander woman looking to enter the workforce?
The Premier's Department has partnered up with an organisation called Future Women to launch the Jobs Academy program, aiming to empower women entering the workforce.
Applications close 8 July. Find out more here - https://www.nsw.gov.au/women-nsw/future-women-jobs-academy

The AHO had a great day at the Clarence Valley Close the Gap Day in Grafton yesterday! As a proud major sponsor of the event, the AHO team shared our programs and services with community. Thank you to everyone who came and had a yarn!

Come and visit the AHO stall next Tuesday at the Clarence Valley Close the Gap Day 2024 (now in Grafton!)

The AHO is a major Sponsor of the event and hope to see many community members who are keen to learn about our services and programs.

UPDATED FLYER FOR CLARENCE VALLEY CLOSE THE GAP 2024

We are excited with the count down only days away!!

Please note - we will have merchandise available for purchase on the day. Over the next day or two we will be posting up sneak peak pictures of what we will have there.

Be ready!!

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The AHO joined the action at COOEE Festival on Saturday. It was a great day spent with our western Sydney community – sharing information about the wide range of services we offer for the benefit of Aboriginal people across NSW. Find out more about what we do at www.aho.nsw.gov.au

Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week. From May 27 to June 3, let's come together to honour the rich cultures, histories and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This week is a time for reflection, learning and taking meaningful steps towards reconciliation.

This year’s theme, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will and must continue.

Each year National Sorry Day takes place on May 26th.

Today is a day where we remember the Aboriginal children who were forcibly removed from their families and the children that never made it home.

We recognise and acknowledge the intergenerational trauma and hurt within Aboriginal people, families and communities.

Today we show enormous gratitude and admiration to the Stolen Generation survivors who are leading change, we recognise their courage, determinations and strength.

The AHO is at COOEE Festival on Dharug land. Come and say Hi 👋 to learn more about access to housing, Services Our Way and Home Ownership opportunities.

The AHO builds homes across NSW and we recently finished two new large family homes in the Hunter region. Each home has 5 bedrooms, bathroom and ensuite, state of the art kitchen, large living areas and timber floors. These homes are also energy efficient, with solar panels and air conditioning for improved tenant comfort.
Both houses are managed by Aboriginal housing provider, Bungree Aboriginal Association , and are now home to Aboriginal families.
Apply for AHO housing here: https://www.aho.nsw.gov.au/applicants/apply-for-Aboriginal Housing Office

AHO will be at COOEE Saturday 25 May! This will be a great event to celebrate the longest living culture on Earth 🌏

📍 Peter Van Hasselt Park, Shalvey, NSW, 2770

Come say hi 👋🏼 and hear more about our programs and services.

THE COOEE FESTIVAL 2024 LINE-UP!!! ✊🏽

Jessica Mauboy
Kobie Dee
Montae
Jarrod Hickling
Buddy Knox
and MC Andy Saunders

We are so excited to deliver this significant event with such incredible artists to our Western Sydney community. 👣
Join us to celebrate the longest surviving culture on earth!! 🖤💛❤

COOEE Festival 2024:
📅 25 May 2024
⏰ 10am to 4pm
📍 Peter Van Hasselt Park, Shalvey NSW, 2770

Last week the Bundjalung Tribal Society’s (BTS) Ignite Art Through Culture and Country program successfully completed its first series of group art sessions in Alstonville!

The launch event celebrated and showcased the artwork produced by people who had been part of the program.
The program helps people express their thoughts and feelings through art and culture.

The AHO is proud to be part of this program and would like to congratulate BTS!
Read more about the event: https://www.aho.nsw.gov.au/news/aho-supported-ignite-art-through-culture-and-country-program-promotes-wellbeing-and-social

If you are in the NSW Northern Rivers region don't miss out on tomorrow's exciting day that’s dedicated to Aboriginal culture and art!

Find out more and register on Eventbrite: https://shorturl.at/cxIT3

At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.

Lest we Forget

The AHO builds homes across NSW and we recently finished another large new home in far western New South Wales. The home is managed by Aboriginal housing provider, Murdi PaakiHousing

The home was built using modular offsite construction, which allows for efficient and quicker construction. The home has 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas and 2 bathrooms. It also features solar panels and air conditioning.

Apply for AHO housing here: https://www.aho.nsw.gov.au/applicants/apply-for-Aboriginal Housing Office

Do you live in the northern rivers in NSW? The Bundjalung Tribal Society (BTS) invites the community to celebrate the launch of its Ignite Art Through Culture and Country program in Alstonville on Tuesday 30 April 2024.

Come along for a hands-on art experience, entertainment, dancers and guest speakers. Don't miss out on this exciting day that’s dedicated to Aboriginal culture and art! Find out more and register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ignite-art-launch-day-tickets-877061292937?aff=oddtdtcreator

Aboriginal Housing Office The Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) is a statutory body established under the Aboriginal Housing Act

The AHO builds homes across NSW and we recently finished another large new home south of Sydney. The home has 5 bedrooms, a double garage and plenty of open spaces. It was constructed with Hebel cladding for thermal and sound insulation – and has solar panels for added energy efficiency. 🌞 A great house that a family now calls home. 🏠✅👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

You can apply for housing here: https://www.aho.nsw.gov.au/applicants/apply-for-housing

Our office is closed from Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April. It will reopen on Tuesday 2 April.

If you require urgent repairs during this period, please call DCJ maintenance Line 1800 422 322, or your Aboriginal Community Housing Provider, contact details listed here www.aho.nsw.gov.au/tenants/repairs-and-maintenance