Private rental prices spike by more than 40% in five years in some areas, leading to waiting lists for social housing of 7-8 years.

The Social Housing Initiative (SHI) is introduced by the Federal Government in 2008, as part of the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Package. Over three years, the SHI delivered more than 6,000 new homes in NSW.

Thanks primarily to management transfers from the NSW government, the community housing industry manages 25,000 homes by the end of the decade.

In 2003, 1,000 public housing properties are transferred to the community housing sector.

2004

In 2004, there are approximately 146,000 social housing Properties Under Management, for a population of 6.6 million in NSW

In 2001, the Census started to estimate homeless populations.

It found that 22,972 people were experiencing homelessness in NSW, or 36.4 people per 10,000 population.

Rental prices spike more than 40% in five years in some areas, leading to wait lists of 7-8 years.

In 2008, the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) begins, which incentivises owners and housing providers to provide rentals at below-market price. The scheme is set to end in 2026 and Link Wentworth will retain 139 NRAS properties as affordable rentals.

As Schemes begin to amalgamate and represent larger groups of residents, Tenant Advisory Groups begin. Residents of Garrigal Housing are some of the first to form a TAG.

2004

In 2004, there are approximately 146,000 social housing Properties Under Management, for a population of 6.6 million in NSW

In 2000, the Community Greening program was established. Since them hundreds of residents have spruced up their garden with the help of Botanic Gardens Sydney.

New homes are built under the National Building Economic Stimulus, including these units in Eastwood.
Community Housing Lower North Shore trial first ten affordable housing units at Herbert Street, St Leonards


“I do it for the fulfillment and the great sense of purpose. I’ve seen so many families transition through community housing and move onto their next step in life.”

Liz Breden, who joined Ryde Hunters Hill Community as Project Officer in 2004

“I do it for the fulfillment and the great sense of purpose. I’ve seen so many families transition through community housing and move onto their next step in life.”

Liz Breden, who joined Ryde Hunters Hill Community as Project Officer in 2004
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