Spotlight on: Bridge Housing Ltd
Housing Australia supported the delivery of its first temporary accommodation initiative in metropolitan Sydney, addressing the urgent need for safe and secure short-term housing for individuals experiencing – or at-risk of – homelessness.
With a $5.3 million AHBA loan from Housing Australia and co-funding from Homes NSW, Bridge Housing acquired and converted an existing boarding house into a 23-room crisis accommodation facility. Now operational and managed by Mission Australia, the site offers immediate shelter and on-site social support for vulnerable individuals.
"This funding answers the need for immediate temporary accommodation that is safe and dignified, with the added benefit of on-site social support provided by Mission Australia. A place for people to reset and work through next steps in their journey to more stable and secure housing," Laurie Leigh, CEO of Bridge Housing.
"Homes NSW is proud to be able to provide funding alongside contributions from Housing Australia and Bridge Housing to acquire the boarding house, which may have been lost to redevelopment. This site will now be transformed into safe and secure accommodation for people in housing distress," Rebecca Pinkstone, CEO of Homes NSW.