AHO announce funding to provide land care support and foster relationships in community

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The Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) has announced Wildflower Gardens for Good (Wildflower) as the successful recipient of its Leading Community Demonstration Site (LCDS) funding for 2024–2027.

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AHO Energy Efficiency Program

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Status: Applications are now live. Grants close at 5pm on 14 November 2024.  

Grant amount: up to $250,000 for each community

Eligibility  

To be eligible for the grant, you must be able to show that your organisation is either:

• National Regulatory System for Community Housing (NRSCH) or New South Wales Local Scheme (NSWLS) registered ACHPs.

• Aboriginal Community Housing Organisations (ACHOs) registered with the AHO.

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Asset Management Framework

Sets out the asset management responsibilities for the Aboriginal Community Housing Providers (ACHPs) who manage properties that are owned by the Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO). 

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Rent Optimisation Plan template for ACHOs

The Rent Optimisation Plan template must be completed by organisations applying for registration as an Aboriginal Community Housing Organisation (ACHO).

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Services Our Way evaluation report

Services Our Way (SOW) is an Aboriginal-led, trauma-informed care coordination service delivered by the Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO). The program is designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and families who are vulnerable and have complex needs.

An evaluation of SOW was commissioned to ensure that the program was being implemented as intended and that it helped clients to achieve their self-identified goals.  

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Provider Performance Framework Provider Guideline

This Guideline describes how managing providers will report compliance matters to the Aboriginal Housing Office. It enables providers to submit information to the AHO that it needs to monitor provider's performance. 

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New funding opportunity for Aboriginal organisations

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The Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) has today announced $150,000 in funding for an Aboriginal organisation to co-design a solution that meets the needs of their community. 

The Client Experience Initiative (CEI) funding allows the recipient to deliver and sustain a culturally-informed service that supports improvements to the health, mental health, education, employment and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in their community.  

Applications opened Monday 9 September and close midnight (AEST) Friday 27 September 2024.  

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Getting ready for home ownership guide

A guide to get ready for home ownership. This includes information about saving, managing debts, home loan options and grants. 

If you're ready for the next step of your home ownership journey, read our guide on how to buy a home.

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