August 10, 2026
Australia’s ambitious housing targets have created a clear direction for the years ahead. The challenge now is turning those targets into homes, at the scale and pace communities need, without compromising on quality.
Foundation Housing has shared its perspective on this challenge in a new thought leadership article published by Business News, exploring the changing role of community housing providers and the partnerships needed to increase housing supply.
The article, Beyond the targets: Delivering the homes Australia needs, highlights the importance of collaboration between government, investors, developers, builders and community housing providers to unlock projects and deliver more social and affordable housing.
Foundation Housing CEO Chris Smith says the role of community housing providers has evolved significantly.
Community housing providers are increasingly bringing together government, investment and industry partners to help accelerate housing supply, while providing the long-term stewardship needed to ensure homes continue to serve communities well into the future.
The article highlights Rise@Murdoch as an example of this collaborative approach – bringing together government, private industry and the community housing sector to deliver social and affordable housing in a connected location close to transport, education, employment and essential services.
Foundation Housing Chair Peter Lee and Board Director Jarrad Sizer also share their perspectives on some of the key challenges facing housing delivery, including construction capacity, project feasibility, skills shortages and the need to balance speed of delivery with quality, sustainability and long-term performance.
For Foundation Housing, increasing housing supply is about more than meeting a number. It is about delivering well-designed, sustainable and affordable homes in places where people can build their lives and communities can thrive.
As Western Australia continues to respond to growing housing demand, Foundation Housing is committed to working alongside government, industry and investment partners to help turn housing ambition into delivery.
Read the full article, Beyond the targets: Delivering the homes Australia needs, on Business News.
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