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domestic violence refuges

Our construction program partners with specialist housing providers to design and construct housing solutions that are responsive to the needs of those they support.

Current projects are focused on providing transitional accommodation for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.

We have recently completed a refuge in partnerships with DV West in Western Sydney. The 9 bedroom, 4 unit refuge will provide shelter and wrap around services for up to 80 Indigenous women and children each year.

A further two transitional shelters in Western Sydney are in the development phase.

how to become a Habitat homeowner

Our Home Ownership Program is a limited application-based program that is only available in South Australia and Victoria. Successful partner families work within the construction of their home. Each partner family receives an interest-free loan, based on the market value of the completed home. Partner families contribute 500 hours of their own time in the planning and construction phases. This is called ‘sweat equity’.

What states offer homeownership?

The homeownership program is only available in South Australia and Victoria. For other states please consult with your local government housing department for support.

To find out more about how the homeownership program works in each state please click on your state below or complete the form below. Alternatively, can you can call each state office directly on:

Habitat for Humanity
Victoria

Phone: 03 8720 9200 

Habitat for Humanity
South Australia

Phone: 08 8344 6009

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. 

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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