The Board's primary role is to determine AHO policies that the Minister for Housing ultimately approves. The AHO, as part of the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), implement and deliver accessible, affordable and quality housing strategies that meet the social and cultural requirements of Aboriginal people in NSW.
The AHO help improve housing outcomes for Aboriginal people in NSW. This work is supported by various groups involved in AHO's governance.
Learn more about the role of:
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You can read the DCJ Apology letter to the Aboriginal people of NSW in line with the National Apology made in Australia's Federal Parliament on February 13, 2008 by then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
The AHO produces reporting for all AHO-owned dwellings to help Aboriginal Community Housing Providers (ACHPs) and housing-related service providers understand their region.
The data contained in these reports might be useful to providers who are planning services, applying for funding or writing business plans.
You can look at AHO dwellings by:
The AHO is committed to delivering housing solutions and outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people living in NSW.
To help people understand what makes a person eligible to access the AHO's services, an Eligibility for Services Policy is in place.
People or groups who might need to refer to this policy include:
To apply for accommodation through the Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO):
1. Check eligibility
To be eligible for Aboriginal housing, clients must:
Services Our Way (SOW) provides culturally appropriate service coordination and support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and families experiencing vulnerability. SOW enables clients to improve their wellbeing and capacity to navigate support services by connecting them to a network of relevant government and non-government programs, specialist services and community resources.
SOW help clients navigate areas like:
