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Healthy homes

Our Healthy Homes program supports the improvement of health and wellbeing outcomes for low-income residents of social or community housing. Through home assessments, targeted repairs, and educational materials for occupants, the program addresses conditions most harmful to health and wellbeing: excessive heat and draughts, moisture and mould, energy inefficiency, and hygiene hazards. Delivered by Habitat Women, our social enterprise, we aim to improve living conditions, climate resilience, energy efficiency, and build the knowledge households need to maintain a safe and healthy home.

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about our program

Funded by MetLife Foundation and delivered by Habitat Women across Sydney and Newcastle, NSW. We combine targeted home assessments, practical repairs, and household education with meaningful workforce opportunities for women in construction.

Our community housing partners are at the heart of what we do, connecting us with the residents who need us most.

we deliver

240+ homes assessed

600 beneficiaries

100+ homes repaired

3,000 paid employment hours

what we offfer

our services include

home assessments

Qualified Habitat Women crew will visit and assess each home to identify physical improvements that could have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of residents.e.g. full walkthrough assessment and priority repair report

practical improvements

A range of targeted improvements that reduce heat build-up, excessive humidity and moisture, and improve ventilation and energy efficiency.e.g. insulation, draught sealing, fixture repairs, safety improvements

resident education

Resident education including documented tips and advice delivered alongside improvements to build residents' confidence and home maintenance knowledge.e.g. energy efficiency tips, emergency safety, home care basics
partner eligibility

is your organisation a good fit?

We work with community housing providers and frontline charities in the Sydney and Newcastle regions.

This program is suitable if...

  • You manage community or social housing
  • Your properties serve low-income or vulnerable residents
  • You can collaborate with our crew on-site
  • You can collaborate with our team on-site
  • You're located in Sydney or Newcastle, NSW
  • You are a registered non-profit or community organisation

This is not for you if...

  • Major structural defects require certified tradespeople
  • The property is privately owned
  • You need urgent emergency response work
  • You're located outside Sydney or Newcastle
how it works

from expression of interest to delivery

1
submit an expression of interest

Fill out the form below with details about your organisation and the support you're looking for.

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we review & contact you

Our team reviews your application and gets in touch to discuss your needs and eligibility.

3
MOU & referrals

We formalise the partnership and begin scheduling resident referrals.

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Assessment & repairs

Habitat Women crew assess homes and deliver repairs and education.

where we work

our locations

“The team came in and completely changed how our residents feel about where they live. It wasn’t just the repairs — it was the care.”

Community housing partner
Link Wentworth
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beneficiaries we are proud to support

our partners

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become a healthy homes partner

If you have any questions about partnerships, we are here to help. Simply fill out the form below.

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Habitat for Humanity Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country on which we work, the peoples of the Eora Nation, and recognises their continuing connection to land, water, and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waters of Australia. 

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Habitat for Humanity Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country on which we work, the peoples of the Eora Nation, and recognises their continuing connection to land, water, and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waters of Australia. 

information

who we are
what we do
additional information

get involved

how you can help
partner with us
social enterprise

We are endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient with charity status. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. Habitat for Humanity is accredited by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), responsible for managing the Australian Government’s development program. Habitat for Humanity Australia receives support through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).

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