Advocating for positive change in the housing sector
Following the merger in early 2021, Link Wentworth has been steadfastly committed to ramping up our advocacy efforts. We want to ensure that all Australians have access to safe and secure housing and we know that part of achieving this goal is ensuring our government invests in building more social and affordable housing. As one…Read More→
Link Wentworth nabs a win at the 2021 PowerHousing Awards
We’re extremely proud to share that Link Wentworth’s Solution Architect Adam Cunningham won the 2021 PowerHousing Award for Excellence in Customer Service and Business Support. Congratulations Adam! Adam Cunningham has worked at Link Wentworth for three years. With a background in housing and property management, he brings his extensive operational knowledge to his current position…Read More→
Heat and Social Housing project
Written by Susan Lucock, Link Wentworth’s Resilience Committee When temperatures climb into the 30s and 40s, it can be hard to make your home cooler and more comfortable. Here are some cheap ways to keep cool this summer, based on advice from community housing residents involved in the Heat and Social Housing Project. The project…Read More→
Free support services and events
Each year, we provide a list of free services and events that may be of help to our residents during the Christmas period. We invite you to read this year’s list and we recommend that you contact the organiser to confirm their COVID-19 requirements (if any) and that their event is still going ahead. Free…Read More→
Link Wentworth’s Christmas opening hours
As of 6 December 2021, our six offices are open and we will continue to deliver our services during business hours over the Christmas and New Year period. Our Penrith and West Ryde offices will remain open during business hours for anyone who needs in-person assistance. We would appreciate it if you could book an…Read More→
Rent review postponed to support residents
Link Wentworth’s rent policy sets out a twice-yearly rent review for all social housing tenancies. To support our residents affected by COVID-19 and to prevent any ongoing hardship, we postponed the September 2021 rent review. Although the review process is now underway, new rent will not be payable until the new year with the exception…Read More→
Our new client-focused website
On 1 November 2021 our new website was launched. This website contains tenancy information, forms and news for you, our Link Wentworth residents and clients. Please have a look around the new website. Here are a few things to look out for. Accessibility – The website has an Accessibility Menu from which you can increase…Read More→
End of Year Events
The end of this year will be a time to reflect on the resilience and strength of our merged organisation, our staff and our residents following another challenging, yet rewarding, year. You can read about our key achievements in our 2020-21 Annual Report below. To celebrate the year, all residents and partners are invited to…Read More→
Link Wentworth releases inaugural Annual Report
On 18 November 2021, we presented our first Annual Report at the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM). We are proud of our first report as a merged organisation, as it marks another step in our ongoing journey of integration and ambition to make an impact in the housing sector. AGM 2021 Hosted by our Chair…Read More→
Programs for our diverse resident group
Our Community Programs Team is proud to launch two programs for Link Wentworth residents from diverse backgrounds: Information Sessions where staff and local services will provide information and support, and informal English classes that can help tenants with everyday conversations. Translated communications will be sent to tenants and interpreters will be present at each program….Read More→
