‘I can take off my hat when I get home and it is my  home. It gives me security, for which I am incredibly grateful.’

Flynn and Heidi, a young couple from Lake Macquarie purchased a home through the Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee. 

On 1 October 2025, the Home Guarantee Scheme was renamed the Australian  Government 5% Deposit Scheme. All home buyer case studies, reports and publications published prior to this date will reference the Home Guarantee Scheme. However, these references can now be read as references to the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme.

Annaleise and Jake, a young couple from the Western Downs region in Queensland, purchased a home through the First Home Guarantee. 

On 1 October 2025, the Home Guarantee Scheme was renamed the Australian  Government 5% Deposit Scheme. All home buyer case studies, reports and publications published prior to this date will reference the Home Guarantee Scheme. However, these references can now be read as references to the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme.

Isobella and Keenan, a young couple from Broken Hill in NSW, purchased a home through the Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee.

On 1 October 2025, the Home Guarantee Scheme was renamed the Australian  Government 5% Deposit Scheme. All home buyer case studies, reports and publications published prior to this date will reference the Home Guarantee Scheme. However, these references can now be read as references to the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme. 

Housing Australia¹ has released its Annual Report for 2022-23. 

Housing Australia notes the Federal Government’s announcement today and welcomes the appointment of Ms Catherine (Cathie) Armour as member of the Housing Australia Board.  

Together with its Board Members, Housing Australia looks forward to continuing to deliver improved housing outcomes by helping more Australians to access affordable, safe and secure housing.  

When circumstances changed, and she couldn't continue living with her sister, Margaret applied for social housing. Whilst waiting for a home in Sydney, Margaret settled into accommodtion in Urunga on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, however her health started to deteriorate.

'Without access to stable, affordable housing, everything in your life is affected. Housing uncertainty does not occur in isolation, it impacts your ability to find a job, to study and focus on work. It takes over all aspects of life, limiting your true potential,' said Nicole.