Become a beneficiary partner and have your community housing painted for free and more
about our work
Habitat for Humanity Australia transforms lives through its Australian Building Program, Habitat Women Maintenance Team, and flagship volunteering initiative, Brush With Kindness, delivering safe, secure homes for Australians who have experienced homelessness.
We build permanent, affordable housing for those in need, while mobilising volunteers and skilled maintenance teams to paint, garden, and support frontline charities — improving homes and strengthening communities nationwide.
who we work with
We partner with community housing providers and frontline charities to create safe, dignified spaces for vulnerable Australians. Our beneficiary partners are at the heart of everything we do.
You may be a great fit if you manage a shelter or community housing, need cosmetic and maintenance upgrades, and can collaborate with our team and volunteers on-site.
our locations
our Brush with Kindness program operates across these 5 cities.
our services
brush with kindness
Across Australia, our incredible volunteers support painting, light renovations, and landscaping for charities providing housing to those in need.
habitat projects
Our construction projects focus on creating vital accommodation for beneficiary partners supporting those experiencing homelessness.
from expression of interest to delivery
submit an expression of interest
Fill out the form below with details about your organisation and the support you're looking for.
we review & contact you
Our team reviews your application and gets in touch to discuss your needs and eligibility.
scope & plan together
We visit your site, scope the project, and co-design the right solution with your team.
project delivery with volunteers
Work with our team to deliver an incredible, high-impact project tailored to your site.
“Habitat for Humanity Australia’s Brush with Kindness team has transformed our properties into welcoming homes where young people can feel safe, valued, and proud to live. The impact of this work is hard to overstate, a fresh, safe, and well-maintained living environment fosters stability, encourages responsibility, and offers hope. Working with Habitat for Humanity is simply a joy; they are responsive, flexible, and genuinely committed to making a difference, making what could otherwise be a daunting process easy and uplifting.”
Caretakers Cottage- Youth Housing
Stacey Donohee, Programs Managerbefore
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our partners
every partnership builds a brighter future.
become a beneficiary partner
If you have any questions about partnerships, we are here to help. Simply fill out the form below.