The Northern Territory Government is transferring management of 100 public housing properties in Alice Springs to the community housing sector to help create better outcomes for social housing tenants.
From today, the homes will be transferred to Community Housing Central Australia (CHCA), an experienced housing organisation which currently manages over 400 properties across the Alice Springs region. CHCA will be responsible for property and tenancy management functions, while the government will maintain ownership of the homes.
CHCA already manages 30 former public housing dwellings on behalf of the Northern Territory Government, with these homes set to transition to a similar longer term management agreement over the coming 12 months.
Nearly 800 homes have already been transferred to Community Housing Providers or are in the process of being transferred across the Northern Territory.
Quotes attributable to Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development CEO, Luccio Cercarelli
"The Northern Territory Government is supporting the growth of the community housing sector in the Territory and is working with Community Housing Providers to establish a model that promotes positive outcomes for tenants and local communities.
"Community Housing Central Australia provides a valuable experience for public housing tenants by delivering a quality, cost-effective and efficient housing service led by local people. We are proud to be working in partnership with them."
"While tenants are being consulted about the change of landlord, the transfer won't impact them or their homes on a day-to-day basis. Tenants will also benefit from improvement works to the homes as part of the transfer and a more streamlined repair and maintenance service."
Quotes attributable to Community Housing Central Australia CEO Frances Paterson-Fleider
"We are excited to deliver our tenant focused and sustainable housing model to all our new tenants.
"Tenants are at the heart of what we do and the CHCA staff look forward to working with our new tenants in the coming months. As a supportive landlord, our aim is to see our tenants thrive in healthy, safe, affordable and liveable homes."
