Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL)

Aboriginal Hostel Limited has provided temporary accommodation services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people since 1973. AHL operates its own hostels as well as supporting community organisations to operate theirs.

www.ahl.gov.au

Accommodation and Renting Issues

This Centrelink index page provides links to accommodation deduction schemes and related services.

www.centrelink.gov.au

First Home Owner Grant (FHOG)

The First Home Owner Grant Scheme (FHOGS) is a joint Australian and State Government initiative to help first home owners. The grant provides a $7000 benefit to eligible applicants. Each State and Territory Revenue Office is responsible for administering the grant in their respective jurisdiction. This site includes links to the various revenue offices.

www.firsthome.gov.au

First Home Saver Accounts (FHSA)

First Home Saver Accounts (FHSA) are part of the government's election commitment to provide a simple, tax effective way to help first home buyers kick start saving for a first home. These accounts are available from financial institutions (including banks and super funds) on 1 October 2008.

www.ato.gov.au

Housing and Homelessness Services

The Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs helps support and strengthen communities and families directly or through programs by assisting low and moderate income households to access appropriate and affordable housing, and supporting people to move out of homelessness.

www.fahcsia.gov.au

Links to Useful Information for Individuals and Communities on Housing

Community.gov.au is a portal to information relevant to individuals and community organisations across Australia. On this part of the Community Portal you will find links to housing related information including the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) and emergency accommodation.

www.community.gov.au