Unity Housing Company

Unity Housing’s 2023/24 Annual Report is now available. Over the past year, we have made significant strides in delivering affordable, quality housing to those who need it most. From innovative sustainability initiatives and expanding our housing portfolio to fostering impactful partnerships, we are proud of the difference we are making in South Australian communities. Read more about our achievements and what is ahead in the full report >>

A big congratulations to the winners of Unity Housing's first ever Gardening Competition! It was wonderful to see the effort from our green-thumbed tenants whose yards, balconies and communal spaces are blossoming with flair and creativity. Our tenant judges Marianne and Mandy, and Jonathon from Urban Virons Group were so impressed, and we thank all those who entered. Pictured are tenants and staff at the awards ceremony on 18 October. Best Garden - Lola Most Creative/Unique Garden - Lola Best Small Garden - Michael N Most Improved Garden - Michael T Best Neat and Tidy Garden - Michael T We wish our tenants the best of luck for the state-wide Growing Together Awards on 15 November!

Unity Housing, in partnership with Tatiara District Council and the South Australian Housing Trust, is excited to announce the construction of two new affordable rental properties in Bordertown. Targeting local workers and families on low to moderate incomes these homes, built by GJ Gardner Homes, are due for completion by June 2025 and will be rented at 74.9% of the market rate. This initiative reinforces Unity Housing’s dedication to addressing the housing shortage in the Limestone Coast region, where we already manage approximately 380 social housing properties. We look forward to more projects like this in the future as we continue our mission to enhance housing options across South Australia. #affordablehousing #unityhousing (Pictured left to right: Matthew Woodward (CEO, Unity Housing), Liz Goossens (Mayor, Tatiara District Council) and Jack Lawrence (Supervisor, GJ Gardner Homes, Naracoorte/Mount Gambier) on the development site on 9 October 2024).

Since 2018, Unity Housing has proudly sponsored the Kaurna Football and Netball Club to compete in the annual South Australian Aboriginal Football and Netball Sports Carnival. This year, the action heads to Barngarla Country (Port Lincoln) on October 5 and 6. Go Kaurna!

Unity Housing’s 70-dwelling Henley Beach South project is hitting major milestones as the final stage - featuring 28 apartments across three storeys - has now completed its main structural elements. All 22 of Unity Housing’s retained affordable townhouses are making excellent progress, with three set for completion next month (October 2024) and the remaining 19 approaching lockup stage, tracking ahead of the contracted May 2025 completion date. Meanwhile, the 20 sold townhouses are nearly 95% complete and undergoing final works before being handed over to their excited new owners. #unityhousing #affordablehousing #communitydevelopment

We are thrilled to announce that Unity Housing has been honoured with two awards at the 2024 CHIA SA Excellence in Community Housing Awards! 🏆 Excellence in Community Housing Award Our Tesla SAVPP Project has been recognised for its groundbreaking approach to providing community housing tenants with access to the South Australian Virtual Power Plant (SAVPP). This initiative is a game-changer, offering renewable energy solutions and substantial savings on electricity bills to our tenants. By partnering with Tesla, we are not only enhancing tenant well-being and financial relief but also championing environmental sustainability. 🏆 Leading Community Development Practice Award Our Street Speak initiative was awarded the winner of the ‘Leading Community Development Practice’ award. This recognition highlights the project's success in enhancing engagement with Aboriginal tenants in the Limestone Coast Region and setting a new standard in culturally appropriate communication and tenant support. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our project partners, including Point Heard, KWY Aboriginal Corporation, the Department of Human Services, and the Community Housing Institute of Australia (SA). Their collaboration and support have been instrumental in making this project a success. Together, we continue to create lasting, positive impacts in our communities, and this award is a testament to the power of partnership and shared vision. A huge thank you to our incredible teams, partners, and supporters who have made these achievements possible. We are excited to continue leading innovation and making a positive impact in our communities! #communityhousing #excellenceinhousing #innovation #sustainability #culturalrespect #unityhousing

Unity Housing recently reached out to our tenants to gather valuable insights on our services and understand how we can better meet their needs. Here are some key results: ✅ 86% Overall satisfaction – a strong majority of our tenants are happy with the services we provide. ✅ 83% Satisfaction with repairs and maintenance – our team continues to deliver timely and effective maintenance services. ✅ 84% Pleased with the condition of their home – we take pride in ensuring our tenants feel comfortable in their homes. ✅ 84% Agreement that tenant rights are respected – we are committed to maintaining trust and safeguarding tenant rights. These results exceed industry benchmarks and are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team in supporting tenants to live safely and comfortably in their homes. While these numbers are encouraging, we are not stopping here; our management team is reviewing the full survey feedback to identify areas where we can make even more improvements to enhance tenant satisfaction and service delivery. A heartfelt thank you to all the tenants who took the time to provide their feedback – your input helps us continually improve and evolve as an organisation. #tenantsatisfaction #communityhousing #continuousimprovement

Unity Housing is #hiring! We have two roles currently open: 🏠 Data Analyst (permanent full-time) based in Bowden 🏠 Tenant Services Officer (casual, shift work) based in the Adelaide CBD Join us for a positive work environment, benefits such as five weeks of annual leave, salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, and more. To learn more and to apply >>https://lnkd.in/eZdHy56

On a foggy winter's morning on Friday 9 August, Team Unity Housing joined thousands of fellow South Australians in the Walk a Mile in My Boots challenge, raising funds for the Hutt Street Centre and shining a light on homelessness in our state. #hw24 #walkamileinmyboots #huttstcentre

Today marks the commencement of National Homelessness Week, a time to raise awareness about homelessness in Australia and highlight the importance of social housing as a long-term solution. At Unity Housing, we create opportunities for people to live in affordable homes in places they want to live. While we have a strong history of providing housing to some of South Australia's most vulnerable, there’s still so much need yet to be met. Homelessness in Australia is worsening daily. Key Facts: ➡ 122, 494 people are homeless on any given night*. ➡ 1 in 7 homeless individuals are children under 12*. ➡ 23% are children and young people between 12 and 24*. ➡ 1 in 5 are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander*. ➡ In 2022-23, 273,600 people were helped by homelessness services, but 108,000 more were turned away due to shortages (AIHW 2023). This means 295 people were turned away daily, with 80% being women and children, many fleeing domestic violence. Homelessness Week is a time to push for real change. Let's take action now to support those in need and work towards ending homelessness in Australia. *(ABS Census 2021) #HomelessnessWeek #UnityHousing