Customer Newsletter – Autumn 2025

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Welcome to our Autumn 2025 Customer newsletter. In this edition you will find an introduction from our Housing Services Manager, Therese, info and updates from the team, a snapshot of our current development projects and much more! Read HERE now!

A Statement – Our DFV Services

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Domestic and Family Violence is a deeply entrenched issue that affects our communities, our nation, and the world. It is a pervasive and often indiscriminate force, taking many forms and leaving behind devastating, long-lasting consequences. As a provider of Domestic and Family Violence services, we are bound by strict confidentiality requirements. The privacy of both […]

6 New Homes Delivered In Blayney!

Today, we proudly announced the completion of 6 brand-new homes in Blayney, made possible through the NSW Government’s CHIF (Community Housing Innovation Fund) and SHAF (Social Housing Accelerator Fund) initiatives. These modern homes will provide a safe and supportive space for up to 9 tenants, giving them not only a place to call home but […]

2024 End of Year Newsletter

Welcome to our 2024 End of Year Newsletter. As we approach the end of another year, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for our community’s support. This year has been filled with significant milestones and achievements, all made possible by our clients, customers and stakeholders continued confidence in our services. […]

Applications for CHIA’s 2025 Cadetship Program are now open!

We are thrilled to announce that applications for the Community Housing Industry Association’s (CHIA) Cadetship Program are now open and Housing Plus are seeking applicants from Orange, NSW.   This ‘earn and learn’ opportunity allows participants to complete 12 months of employment with Housing Plus while earning a Certificate IV in Housing.   Employment will […]

Customer Newsletter – Winter 2024

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Welcome to our Winter 2024 Customer newsletter. In this newsletter, we have an update from our CEO, Justin Cantelo, alongside an introduction to some new faces in the team, who have recently joined us. You will also see our Customer Satisfaction Survey results, find out more about our Opportunity Pathways program and get some handy cost […]

Specialist Disability Accommodation – Dubbo

BACKGROUND There was a significant shortfall in appropriate accommodation for Aboriginal people with a disability residing in and around Dubbo, NSW. Existing group home accommodation presented some challenges, particularly for Aboriginal tenants where different tribal backgrounds and family history can result in conflict. Some potential tenants required significant assistance and supervision to fulfil their desired […]

Case study: Regional Homelessness and Housing Summit

In October 2016, Housing Plus led the first NSW Regional Homelessness and Housing Summit, sponsored by Family and Community Services, Homelessness NSW and Yfoundations. The Summit brought together local SHS providers to discuss issues, innovations and ideas relating to homelessness and housing services in a regional NSW context. During the two-day event, industry experts and […]

Case study: Whole of location property management transfer

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We have significant experience managing the complexities associated with tenancy and property management transfer in a regional centre. Between 2005 and 2007, we worked in partnership with Housing NSW to transfer tenancy and property management services of over 297 properties in the towns of Mudgee, Gulgong, Rylstone and Kandos in Mid West NSW. This property […]

Case Study: Social and Affordable Housing Development

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In 2014-15 In 2014-15, Central West NSW was experiencing a critical shortage of affordable housing. Vacancy rates were very low, real estate agents were reporting waiting lists for affordably priced accommodation and rent increases were well above CPI. The surge in mining activity, particularly in Orange and Mudgee, was driving the conversion of unfurnished affordable […]