The Northern Territory Government has transferred the management of 100 public housing properties in Alice Springs to Community Housing Central Australia to help create better outcomes for social housing tenants. From mid October 2024, CHCA will be responsible for property and tenancy management functions, while the government will maintain ownership of the homes for the 100 properties.
Luccio Cercarelli, CEO of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development confirmed that “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.”
Frances Paterson-Fleider, CEO of Community Housing Central Australia added that “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”.
Tenants can expect to participate in a higher level of engagement and involvement in management and maintenance decisions affecting their homes. CHCA also looks forward to undertaking wider engagement with the communities across Alice Springs, who have an important role to play in community cohesion.