Community Builders Competitors

At Mission Australia, we believe in hope and possibility for all. With more than 165 years of experience meeting human need, we are one of the largest and most trusted for-purpose community service and housing providers in the country. As a national non-denominational Christian charity, our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration are at the heart of all we do. Every day, we deliver homelessness services, provide social and affordable housing, help families, children and young people thrive, improve mental health and wellbeing, support people with disability, provide pathways to employment and financial stability, strengthen communities, offer alcohol and other drug support, and more. Backed by our supporters, partners, funders and collaborators, we welcome and work alongside people and communities of all backgrounds, ages and beliefs who seek our support, providing excellent services and safe, secure homes that offer hope and lasting impact. With our evidence and courageous voice, we advocate for a fairer nation and better outcomes for the people and communities we serve. Guided by our bold Strategy 2030, we’re focused on delivering more safe, secure homes, expanding our impact and strengthening our organisation to meet the growing needs of people across Australia. Together, we’re building hope and possibility for all.

The Housing Authority, now part of the Department of Communities, is working to build better communities and enable all Western Australians to have a place to call home. Through our affordable housing strategy, the Housing Authority is firmly focused on helping Western Australians progress towards home ownership. We provide public housing for those in need, when in need; affordable land and housing opportunities for those on low-moderate incomes; assists with housing finance through KeyStart; provides rental assistance; and provides government employees in regional areas with quality homes so that they can deliver the necessary services to their communities. Through smart partnerships across the government, private sector and not-for-profit organisations, 20,000 new housing opportunities have been provided for nearly 50,000 people all along the housing continuum, throughout Western Australia. We are now working toward a new minimum target of 30,000 homes by 2020. That’s another 10,000 affordable homes in the next few years.