Aboriginal housing

This link will take you to the Aboriginal Housing Office website

Aboriginal people can apply for Aboriginal housing in addition to public and community housing

Assistance for Aboriginal people aged 55+

You may be eligible for priority housing assistance as an elderly person if your are Aboriginal and aged over 55 years

At least one household member must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to be eligible for Aboriginal housing and other DCJ entitlements

Aboriginal Housing Office rent: Commonwealth Rent Assistance

If you live in an AHO property, it's important to apply for CRA to ensure you pay the correct amount of rent

Recognition as a tenant: Aboriginal households

If the original tenant leaves, another eligible household member can take over the tenancy for an AHO or public housing property

Resources for Aboriginal Housing help

Useful contacts for help with housing for Aboriginal people

Aboriginal Students Traineeship Program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Year 10 can apply for a traineeship offering practical work experience with DCJ Housing in Years 11 and 12

Aboriginal recruitment

DCJ Housing is looking for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to join our team

Aboriginal Mentoring Program

DCJ Housing runs a Mentoring Program aimed specifically at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Aboriginal housing

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