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Social and Affordable Housing

Social and Affordable Housing

 

Our ask

  • State-wide planning reforms and incentives for affordable and social housing
  • Investment in all types of affordable housing including for essential workers and those at risk of homelessness 
  • Utilising surplus State land for affordable housing 
  • Improving thermal performance and energy efficiency of existing social and affordable housing. 
  • Establishing a dedicated outreach service for those who are homeless 
  • Crisis accommodation for youth experiencing homelessness.

Community benefits

  • Improved affordable and social housing for communities in need, including essential workers
  • Break the cycle of homelessness 
  • Reduce number of young people sleeping rough
  • Reduce rental and mortgage stress and associated ill health 
  • Strengthen connections to support systems