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What's new at Housing

Environmental Sustainability

11 December 2008

On 11 December 2008 the Minister for Housing, David Borger launched Environmental Sustainability in Housing NSW 2008/09 -2013/14 (PDF, 1.1MB). Housing NSW’s commitment to environmental sustainability is the first of its kind for any social housing provider in Australia.

 

Housing NSW Annual Report 2007-08 - now available

5 December 2008

The latest Annual Report outlines our achievements over the past year.

 

New regulatory framework for community housing – public consultation on draft Housing Regulation 2009 commences

21 November 2008

Following amendments to the Housing Act 2001 passed by Parliament in October 2007, a new regulatory system is being established for community housing in NSW. The draft Housing Regulation 2009 outlines the regulatory code that all community housing providers must comply with in relation to their provision of community housing.

 

Latest Rent and Sales Report available

18 November 2008

 

2008 Youth Achievement Awards now closed

17 November 2008 

 

1300 HOUSING launched – it’s now easier to contact us!

30 October 2008

Contacting Housing NSW has never been easier with the launch of 1300 HOUSING (1300 468 746), a ‘one-stop-shop’ for tenants, clients, and anyone needing assistance with housing.

This all inclusive number will direct you to the right area via a simple menu option. 

 

Register now for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) - project partners and vendors

28 October 2008

Housing NSW is introducing EFT as its preferred method of payment to project partners (eg. accommodation providers) for all goods and services including payments for Temporary Accommodation, Special Assistance Subsidy (SAS), and Advance Rent and Rent Arrears under the Rentstart Scheme.

EFT will ensure applications and payments are processed more efficiently, benefiting both clients and vendors.  This service is part of an overall strategy to improve and streamline Housing NSW’s service delivery.

Organisations can register for EFT by completing the Authority For Electronic Funds Transfer Form (PDF, 56.8 Kb) and returning it to Housing NSW. EFT payments will be made from February 2009.  If you would like to know more about EFT please refer to the Electronic Funds Transfer Fact Sheet (PDF, 234 Kb).

 
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    1800 629 794 (free call)


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