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Housing SA

Last Updated Jul 2009

GPO Box 292
Adelaide SA 5001
Phone: 131 299 (general enquiries - SA callers only)
Phone: 8207 0211 (interstate and international callers)
Phone: 131 288 (Housing SA maintenance enquiries)
Email: housing@dfc.sa.gov.au

Housing SA offices

Public and Community Housing Appeal Unit (PCHAU)

Last Updated Oct 2008

Street Address:
Level 1, 45 Wakefield Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Postal Address:
GPO Box 2671
Adelaide SA 5001
Phone: 1800 676 350 (freecall)
Phone: 8207 0080
Fax: 8207 0082
Email: housingappeals@dfc.sa.gov.au

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Housing services for Aboriginal people

Last Updated Oct 2009

Renting privately

Private rental assistance is available from Housing SA.

Aboriginal Housing Services Rental Program

The program offers properties for rent in metropolitan areas and major regional centres of South Australia.There is a separate waiting list for this program. You will be interviewed about your housing needs and any social, medical, financial, and cultural factors.

Eligibility

You must:

  • Be a South Australian resident
  • Have an independent income and not own residential property
  • Pass an income and assets and/or needs test
  • Provide evidence to show you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
  • Complete a Confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Descent form.

If you wish to be considered for urgent housing you will need your situation confirmed by a health or community services worker. Guidelines for writing support letters are available.

Application process

  • Complete an Application for Housing form (download below)
  • Tick "yes" or "no" to the question "Are you seeking housing with Aboriginal Housing Services?".
  • You must choose the areas you would like to live in from the Housing SA maps attached to the application form. 

Contact us if you need help completing the form.

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