The Territory Government is working with the community housing sector to create more secure and affordable housing.
A new Community Housing Industry Development Plan for the Northern Territory has recently been launched to guide the urban community housing industry’s growth and to better equip providers to deliver social and affordable housing that meets Territorians’ needs.
In order to do this, the Northern Territory Government provided NT Shelter with $150,000 to develop the plan with the Community Housing Industry Association NT, Aboriginal Housing NT, the Community Housing Registrar and community housing providers.
The plan supports commitments under the Northern Territory Government’s Community Housing Growth Strategy 2022-32 to invest in building the capacity of the sector.
Community housing providers can deliver place-based services that make a difference to those living in social and affordable housing, as well as having positive impacts on communities by bringing people together and creating welcoming and inclusive spaces.
The industry development plan will support the community housing sector to be a pivotal partner in the transformation of social and affordable housing across urban and regional areas of the NT.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Urban Housing, Ngaree Ah Kit:
“Safe, secure and affordable housing for all Territorians is one of our Government’s highest priorities.
“The growth and sustainability of the community housing sector is integral to our strategy to reshape social and affordable housing.
“Our investment in the Community Housing Industry Development Plan underscores our commitment to growing this sector and providing more housing options for Territorians, recognising the sector’s significant role to keep the Territory well-placed for future urban housing investments and redevelopments.”
Quotes attributable to Community Housing Industry Association NT Coordinator, Carol Atkinson:
“The Community Housing Industry Development Plan is the community housing industry’s roadmap for the growth of our sector.
“CHIA NT thanks the NT Government for its investment in our sector and its confidence in the future of community housing in the NT.”
Quotes attributable to NT Shelter Chief Executive Officer, Peter McMillan:
“We are delighted to see the release of this important plan, providing a pathway for more social and affordable housing over the coming years across the Northern Territory.”
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