June 28, 2022
In December 2020, the Department of Communities engaged Foundation Housing and Bloodwood Tree Association to deliver the Hedland Aboriginal Home Ownership Program (HAHOP). The program aims to increase independence and improve wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, while supporting them on a pathway towards home ownership if that is their goal. Foundation Housing […]
June 28, 2022
The state border opening in March meant that a lot of tenants and residents had to undergo isolation either as close contacts or from contracting the COVID-19 virus. Since then, our Community Engagement Team have been in contact with isolating tenants to do a wellbeing check-in and respond to their needs, whether that be grocery […]
January 31, 2022
We are excited to announce two equally deserving recipients of our Scholarships for 2022, David Shelley and Dylan. David (pictured) will use the scholarship funds to continue his studies for a Bachelor of Nursing at Curtin University. David’s passion is caring for other people, and he aspires to be a mental health nurse. “I’m really […]
January 4, 2022
On 22 December 2021, the Foundation Housing Community Engagement Team brought the festive spirit early by hosting an end-of-year Tenant Family Christmas Lunch. The sun was shining for a wonderful day in the beautiful surroundings of Kings Park (Kaarta Koomba) and begun with a beautiful Welcome to Country by Robert Eades. Tenants were entertained with […]
November 23, 2021
Twelve months ago, Cindy was not sure if she would ever find a suitable enough home to raise her kids. Today, she is a proud homeowner, now paying less in mortgage repayments than she was paying in rent, and making arrangements for home improvements. Cindy was introduced to Foundation Housing over a year ago through […]
November 19, 2021
Over the last few months, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in Broome have been participating in an artwork competition to have their art displayed as the centerpiece mural across the Frederick Street Lodge kitchen. To be eligible for the competition, residents had to complete artwork involving an indigenous design that told a story. Housing Coordinators in Broome received many incredible entries […]
October 29, 2021
Today marked the first AGM of the FHL Committee of Residents and Tenants (CORT). The Committee of Residents and Tenants is a new forum that allows residents and tenants to provide feedback regarding improving the way Foundation Housing services are delivered to create safe, secure, sustainable, and affordable housing. Foundation Housing tenants and residents were encouraged to get involved in the CORT, including those in […]
October 28, 2021
Foundation Housing has managed the lodging house complex at 100 Hampton Road in Fremantle for the last 14 years. On Wednesday 26 October, CEO Chris Smith joined the Minister for Housing Hon. John Carey MLA, the Minister for Community Services Hon. Simone McGurk and St Pat’s CEO Michael Piu to announce that the State Government has […]
September 29, 2021
Foundation Housing is committed to building the capacity of its tenants and residents by providing opportunities to access further education and development. Every year, Foundation Housing Scholarship Program is available to tenants and residents who are considering or currently undertaking study. Tamryn received the Foundation Housing education and development scholarship in 2020 and has just completed […]
September 28, 2021
Kardy Kreations and local Foundation Housing residents have come together to bring a mural inspired by the Noongar six seasons to the walls of a property in Northbridge. Proud Noongar woman and talented artist from Kardy Kreations, Seantelle Walsh, has completed a three-wall mural across the courtyard of the community housing complex. The mural which took 8 days to complete, is inspired by the six Noongar seasons: Birak, Bunuru, Djeran, Makuru, Djilba and Kambarang. […]
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