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Social housing

Social housing is long-term rental housing for people on very low to moderate incomes that may be experiencing ‘rental stress’ in the private market. It can be provided by community housing organisations like Hume, the state government or by Aboriginal housing organisations.

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Affordable housing

Affordable housing exists to provide secure and reasonably priced rental options for individuals and families who are earning low to moderate incomes. It helps bridge the gap for those who find private rental housing too expensive but don’t qualify for social housing.

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Crisis housing

If you are facing a housing crisis in New South Wales, there are emergency accommodation options available to support you. These temporary housing solutions provide short-term relief, helping you secure a safe place to stay while you work on longer-term housing plans.

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Disability housing

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in New South Wales is housing designed specifically for individuals with significant functional impairments or high support needs. It is funded under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and provides options that allow tenants to live more independently while receiving the necessary supports.

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Transitional Housing

Hume Housing offers transitional housing programs designed to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. These programs provide short-term accommodation and support services to help participants transition into stable, long-term housing.

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Am I eligible?

To qualify for social housing, you must meet the eligibility requirements set by the NSW Government. Read more about criteria, how to apply and other details here.

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Am I eligible?

To qualify for affordable housing, you must meet the eligibility requirements set by the NSW Government. Read more about criteria, how to apply and other details here.

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Am I eligible?

To learn more about your options and how to access crisis accommodation, please contact us - we're here to help you during difficult times and ensure you have the support you need.

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Am I eligible?

Eligibility requirements are determined through the NDIS.

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Am I eligible?

To qualify for Transitional Housing you must be experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. You must also have a Commitment to Finding Long-Term Housing. Read more about the criteria and how to apply here.

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My home

Find everything you need to manage your tenancy at Hume, including how to report a repair, make a payment, submit a complaint, and learn about rent, water charges, and other support services. Click on the quick links for more information.

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Our goal is to ensure transparency and help you better understand your rent and water payments, so you feel confident and supported in your tenancy.

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Support service finder

Helps connect you with local services and resources tailored to your specific needs, making it easier to access the support you require.

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Have your circumstances changed? It’s important you let us know. Visit the Change of circumstances page for more information.

Building an inclusive and sustainable future together

Hume’s mission is to actively create and support sustainable and inclusive communities that thrive.

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At a glance

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~5000

total properties

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$100m+

in property development pipeline

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30+ years

What we do

At Hume Community Housing, we don’t just build homes—we create thriving, sustainable communities.

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The Hume community

Having a safe, secure and affordable home is a human right, and an important first step to building a stable and prosperous future.

As one of Australia’s largest diversified community housing providers, servicing nearly 5,000 properties and 9,000 customers, we are at the forefront of tackling the housing emergency.  We provide wide-ranging house options and services to reduce homelessness, improve housing security, and build vibrant communities.

Helping our customers navigate the housing continuum

At Hume, we’re here to support people at every step of their housing journey, offering affordable, safe, and secure homes that meet their needs.

For those facing the most urgent challenges—experiencing or at risk of homelessness—we provide compassionate support and a path forward.

We’re here to help people move from crisis, temporary, or insecure housing into stable, long-term social housing, giving them not just a roof over their heads, but the peace of mind and stability that comes with a place to truly call home.

Hume is a key provider of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) for customers living with significant and permanent physical and/or intellectual disabilities.

For low to moderate income earners and ‘key workers’ unable to afford the rising costs of the private rental market, at Hume we offer affordable and market-discounted rental options.

Who is our community?

 

 

Wellbeing and social engagement

Hume has a longstanding commitment to community cohesion and place making initiatives in the communities we work in, supporting how people live together in their neighbourhoods.

Our Community Cohesion Strategy and Outcomes Framework ensures that our community development programs align with, and deliver on, social impact domains such as good health and wellbeing, financial stability and training and employment outcomes.

Our Community Engagement Officers work with community members and local support partners to develop and deliver programs that promote inclusion and opportunity and build capacity.

Our vision

For customers to live and contribute to communities and enhance their wellbeing through four key factors.

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Sustaining home: Customers sustain their tenancy and have a sense of pride and safety in their homes.

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Creating place: Neighbourhoods and communal places are safe, well maintained, welcoming and encourage connection.

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Connecting people: Customers connect with their local services and increase their sense of belonging to their communities.

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Facilitating participation: Customers participate in community life and Hume’s decision making.

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We're always looking for people to join in our local events. Check what's on in your area and become part of the growing Hume community.

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Your voice

Are you a Hume customer that wants to voice your opinion or have a bright idea that needs to be heard? Learn about the many ways you can contribute to your community.

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Our Communities

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Hume Community Housing acknowledges Aboriginal Australians as the original custodians and occupants of this land including the Dharawal, Cabrogal, Gadigal, Wonnarua, Worimi, Awabakal peoples and the Darug Nation whose traditional lands Hume Community Housing operates within. We pay our deep respect to the Elders past and present and acknowledge the long standing relationship that the original custodians continue to have with this country and its peoples.

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We welcome & include LGBTQ+ people. We create positive change in our local community. We celebrate LGBTQ+ diversity.

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