Our governance structure

The AHO Board enable the AHO to implement and deliver accessible, affordable and quality housing strategies that meet the social and cultural requirements of Aboriginal people in NSW. They do this by advising the Minister for Housing and Homelessness on policies and strategic direction. 

A list of current AHO board members can be found on the "Our Board" page.

The Board's objectives are to:

• provide advice to governments about adequate housing
• advocate housing related matters on behalf of the Aboriginal community of NSW
• provide strategic direction for sustainable quality housing for Aboriginal people in NSW
• develop strategic alliances with key stakeholders, in particular, the Aboriginal community, government and non-government agencies
• review the AHO's performance against strategic plans and directions
• develop and uphold a culturally appropriate, professional and mutually respectful working relationship between the Board, the Executive and staff of the AHO
• develop and uphold a professional and mutually respectful AHO governance model embracing the role and responsibilities of Regional Aboriginal Housing Committees (RAHCs).

Each of the AHO's three regions (Northern, Sydney South East and Western) is represented by a Regional Aboriginal Housing Committees (RAHC).

RAHCs support the Board by tabling the views of the communities they represent. RAHC members assist by drawing on local knowledge, monitoring program delivery, and providing a means of reporting to local communities. They also help by identifying differing needs between and within regions. 

RAHC members are approved by the Board and all members must be Aboriginal.

The PGESC is the peak decision-making authority within the AHO for project delivery. This authority is delegated to it by the AHO Chief Executive.

Members of the PGESC include the AHO's Chief Executive and directors.