Get involved

Since June 2000, DCJ (formerly Housing NSW) has actively encouraged tenants to get involved and play a part in shaping the delivery of public housing through tenant participation and consultation.

Funding is set aside each year by DCJ to run a number of activities that enable tenants to have a say in decisions that affect their homes and neighbourhoods.

Tenant Participation initiatives are supported by nominated District staff at a local level, and corporately by Community Homes and Place in Ashfield.

Tenant participation aims to build partnerships between tenants and social housing providers to:

• Improve the skills, knowledge and ultimately the quality of life of social housing tenants
• Support and strengthen communities
• Improve the way social housing is delivered and managed

Tenant participation initiatives include:

• Community Development Resourcing Grants (biennial)
• Tenant Participation Resource Service
• Public Tenant Councils/Tenant Representative Organisations
• Housing Communities Assistance Program