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

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

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.

Foundation Housing tenants, Shanice and Corey and their son were living between rentals and family and friends for three years.

Born and raised in Tasmania, Greg moved to Burnie to live with his mother before finding private accommodation. While renting, the owners decided to sell Greg’s home which raised concerns about the security of the private rental market for Greg.