Effective today, the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) has become Housing Australia.

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) today released its fifth annual Social Bond Report.

‘I never thought that homelessness would happen to me or my family. Divorce, chronic illness, and natural disasters can happen to any of us.’ 

Forced to sell the family home following a divorce, single working parent Simone faced a challenging rental market.  

‘This is the best thing that has ever happened to me as a single mother.’ 

Studying fulltime and caring for her mother with a disability meant Arezo, a single mother, was unable to work to support herself and her son. At the same time, she faced increasing rents. 

Housing Choices Tasmania residents Lauree and Ashton, and Lisa and Sean are now enjoying life in affordable and secure homes. 

‘I have lived all my life with mental health issues which has made daily life difficult. While I have never been able to purchase my own home, I have always been able to afford rent.’ 

Briony no longer needs to live with the anxiety of having no housing stability and community around her. 

‘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.