Release of the Housing Policy Partnership Workplan: Pathways for change, grounded in culture
Media release The Housing Policy Partnership (HPP) is proud to release the Housing Policy Partnership Workplan, a clear and collective roadmap for change that’s grounded in Country, culture, and community. Co-chaired by the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association (NATSIHA), and The Treasury, the HPP is a national mechanism that brings together Aboriginal […]
The housing gap for Indigenous Australians that keeps widening: new analysis
Media release NATSIHA and Homelessness Australia Homelessness Australia and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association (NATSIHA) are warning First Nations families are being left behind, as new analysis reveals a surge in the number of Indigenous adults and children turning to homelessness services. Homelessness Australia has released fresh data to coincide with […]
Re-elected Government must now deliver on housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Media Release Re-elected Government must now deliver on housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association (NATSIHA) congratulates the Albanese Government on its re-election and acknowledges Minister Clare O’Neil and her team for their continued leadership in housing. We also acknowledge Senator Malarndirri McCarthy […]
Build Homes, Build Wealth: First Nations Communities Need a Seat at the Table
Build Homes, Build Wealth: First Nations Communities Need a Seat at the Table Australia is facing a significant national housing challenge, with governments, industry, and communities all recognising the urgent need for solutions. But within this broader crisis, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities continue to experience some of the most severe and long-standing housing […]
NATSIHA Calls for Government Action on Unfulfilled Commitments in 2024 Budget
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association (NATSIHA) acknowledges the housing investments made in the 2024 Federal Budget. However, we express profound disappointment at the government’s failure to uphold commitments crucial to strengthening the housing sector. The Joint Council agreed upon a housing sector strengthening plan in 2022. Subsequently, the Albanese Government reaffirmed this commitment when […]
NATSIHA calls for urgent action to address housing needs and First Nations empowerment following referendum outcome
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association (NATSIHA) has mourned the saddening outcome of the recent referendum on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. Despite the impassioned aspirations of our communities, the courteous invitation of First Nations peoples for Australians to actively participate in reconciliation, and the urgent imperative for […]
NATIONAL Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association Celebrates Historic Passage of Housing Future Fund Bill with Focus on First Nations Housing
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association (NATSIHA) warmly applauds the recent passage of the Housing Australia Future Fund Bill, a landmark moment in Australian housing policy. NATSIHA commends the Albanese Government for this historic achievement, which signifies a turning point in addressing the housing needs of First Nations people. “It’s time and […]
Governments must act faster and listen to Productivity Commission recommendations to Close the Gap and tackle Aboriginal homelessness.
Governments must act faster and listen to Productivity Commission recommendations to Close the Gap and tackle Aboriginal homelessness. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander homelessness crisis will continue to deteriorate should Australian governments maintain their “business-as-usual” approach to progressing the National Agreement on Closing the Gap priority reforms. The Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Forum and the […]
Passage of housing reforms a strong step forward
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association (NATSIHA) warmly applauds the recent passage of the Housing Australia Future Fund Bill, a landmark moment in Australian housing policy. NATSIHA commends the Albanese Government for this historic achievement, which signifies a turning point in addressing the housing needs of First Nations people. “It’s time and […]
NATSIHA Welcomes Inaugural CEO and COO. Acknowledges Uncle Ivan Simon outgoing Interim CEO
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association (NATSIHA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Rob Macfarlane as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 24 August 2023. Rob is a proud Wiradjuri man raised in Western Sydney, with deep connections to Darlington Point in NSW. With an extensive background in executive leadership, […]
