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Housing Choices Australia (Housing Choices) is a national, not-for-profit housing association
that creates safe, quality, affordable housing for people who are struggling to find a home in
Australia’s challenging private rental market. Affordable rents are set at 25% of a person’s
income and no higher than 75% of market rent.
Housing Choices is dedicated to the development and management of affordable housing in
inner-city and urban locations where housing stress is an issue. The company currently owns
1,300 properties and manages 2,400 tenancies across Victoria, Tasmania and the Northern
Territory.
Our 20 year history and experience in providing homes to those with disabilities and mental
illnesses has shown the need for a range of flexible housing models to create successful
outcomes for our residents. Over half of Housing Choices’ 2,400 tenancies are dedicated to
people requiring support to live independently. We have an ongoing commitment to 25% of
all stock being designed to accommodate people with varying disabilities, and last financial
year we exceeded this target with over 33% of all properties catering to these residents’
needs.
Housing Choices has used innovative funding models that deliver housing to meet a range of
housing needs within well located communities. By effectively using resources and
partnerships, we have delivered a range of disability accommodation solutions including a
Mixed Equity Program, shared accommodation homes, independent living units within
developments and in conjunction with shared homes.
Need and Tenant Mix
Through experience and research we have identified the following housing needs:
• There is a need for affordable housing that is at least 3 bedrooms
• There is an overwhelming number of single parent families who cannot find suitable
accommodation
• There is a high demand for one and two-bedroom units in the inner city
• Single people and families require the most assistance to live independently
• People with disabilities need suitable, safe housing in well-located areas
We have found that applying a model of 50% of tenants on Centrelink and 50% of tenants on
low wages in our developments has been most successful. Housing Choices believes that
promoting a social mix in our developments creates inclusive, stable communities in which
residents can forge new and productive relationships and live independent lives.
We aim to create safe, secure and inviting environments that encourage tenants to take pride
in their homes and look after them. This includes providing housing to all types of people that
allows them to have the same experience as anyone.

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