‘Changing lives day by day’: An interview with Julia
Together Home is a program delivered in partnership with the NSW government, community housing providers, specialist homelessness services and health services, which helps people who are experiencing primary homelessness into permanent and safe accommodation. The program also provides support services to help clients maintain their tenancy, improve health and wellbeing and move towards training and…Read More→
Social Housing v Affordable Housing: What’s the difference?
At Link Wentworth, we understand that many people are struggling to afford rent prices in Sydney. We also believe that everyone deserves a home, so we provide a range of housing assistance services to help. This includes social housing and affordable housing. Both types of housing have the same goal—to provide safe, good quality and…Read More→
Link Wentworth, CHIA NSW and other CHPs submit to Inquiry into Homelessness Amongst Older People Aged Over 55 in NSW
On Monday 18 July, the hearing began for the Inquiry into Homelessness Amongst Older People Aged Over 55 in NSW. We are proud to support our colleagues from CHIA NSW and also our tenant Marie who are presenting at the hearing. Link Wentworth was pleased to contribute our own submission to the Inquiry, which detailed…Read More→
NAIDOC Week events in your community
On Sunday 3 July, NAIDOC Week kicks off for 2022. This annual celebration is our chance to honour and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme is ‘Get up! Stand up! Show up!’. We encourage our staff and residents to attend local events in their community…Read More→
Link Wentworth staff member and CHIA NSW cadet wins student award
Link Wentworth is proud to share that our staff member and CHIA NSW cadet won the 2022 NSW Vocational Student of the Year Award for Western Sydney & Blue Mountains at the NSW Training Awards. Tionnie was recognised for outstanding achievement in her community housing cadetship and study of Certificate IV in Housing. Tionnie joined…Read More→
Apply for a discounted washing machine through State Government scheme
Link Wentworth residents are encouraged to apply for a NSW state government scheme, which will cover the majority of the cost of a new front-loader washing machine. The offer is only open to current social housing tenants who have an existing top-loader washing machine to replace. News alert: The NSW Government washing machine replacement program…Read More→
Link Wentworth stars shine at 2022 ZEST Awards
Link Wentworth staff member Julia and resident Mary were honoured at the recent ZEST Awards—well-deserved recognition of their long-held commitment to the Western Sydney community. Held on Friday 17 June 2022, the annual ZEST Awards recognises and celebrates Western Sydney’s community sector. Our group of Executive, Senior Leadership and staff were present on the night…Read More→
Our statement on the 2022 Federal Election
Link Wentworth extends our congratulations to Anthony Albanese— who grew up in social housing and is now the 31st Prime Minister of Australia. A great example that anything and everything is possible, no matter your background, race, sexuality, religion or otherwise. We support Labor’s commitment to affordable housing and look forward to seeing some of their…Read More→
Link Wentworth employee named finalist for NSW Vocational Student of the Year
Link Wentworth employee and CHIA NSW cadet Tionnie has been named as a finalist for the NSW Vocational Student of the Year award. As per the website, “The NSW Vocational Student of the Year Award recognises an outstanding student’s achievement in a course of study leading to a nationally recognised qualification and demonstrates the relevance…Read More→
About The Big Housing Debate
As one of the largest community housing providers in Australia, Link Wentworth is passionate about providing more homes and delivering better services to enable a brighter future for people facing housing stress and homelessness. We provide services across the full spectrum of housing need, from social, affordable and disability housing, as well as homelessness services….Read More→
