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We want to hear from you! At Hume Housing we aim to provide proactive, customer-centred housing, services and support. In order to keep improving and providing quality customer service we need you to share your feedback.
Our Annual Customer Survey is about to open and is your chance to give us your feedback. We take your feedback seriously. I will report back to you the results and how we plan to act on your feedback. So please make sure to take part in the survey and as a bonus you will also enter the draw to win up to $500 in grocery gift cards!
In recent months we’ve had some customers impacted by fires that started in their kitchens. Fortunately, no one was hurt but it’s a reminder to us all of how important it is to be fire aware. Do you know how most fires start and what to do if a fire breaks out in your home? Make sure to read all the fire safety tips on page 14.. A reminder to be extra careful with children in the house, and to use these tips to teach children how to be safe.
In the lead up to International Women’s Day 2026, I attended the launch of a great program empowering women at the Zen Tea Lounge in Sydney’s west. Hume are partnering with Zen Tea Lounge to support women escaping domestic violence, through building self-esteem, and job hunting skills opening pathways to employment. Five Hume customers are in the first intake of the Work-Ready Women Training programempowering women to rebuild confidence and step into meaningful work.
This 8 week program in our Cabramatta community centre will help women in our community gain leaderships skills, confidence, industry knowledge and connections to move into meaningful work.
Run by the incredible Zen Tea Lounge Foundation this program specialises in supporting women who have experienced domestic, family and sexual violence rebuild and recover.
Supporting women and children is a big part of what we do, with impacts that ripple through generations.
In the region, our first domestic violence shelter in Port Stephens is nearing completion. Supporting women and children is a big part of what we do. The impact we deliver ripples through not only communities but impacts lives for generations to come. I will share exciting news on the launch later this year.
Happy reading!
Brad Braithwaite Chief Executive Officer
Housing instability and mental health challenges are often deeply interconnected, with too many people still falling through the gaps in support systems. At Hume Housing, we are committed to ensuring services are better designed, more connected, and more responsive to the needs of those doing it toughest.
Building on the success of last year’s forum in the Hunter — where more than 110 sector experts came together to explore solutions — we recently brought this important conversation to Campbelltown. The event focused on supporting people across SouthWest Sydney experiencing mental health challenges alongside housing insecurity.
We welcomed a broad range of health and social welfare organisations, all united in their commitment to implementing the NSW Housing & Mental Health Agreement.
The day provided a valuable opportunity to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and most importantly, listen. Speakers with lived experience provided insights, helping to shape more practical, compassionate solutions for those at risk of falling through the cracks.
This collaborative approach is a vital step toward improving outcomes and delivering more integrated support across our communities. We look forward to continuing this work and sharing updates as it progresses.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues and may be at risk of homelessness, support is available.
Please contact us on 1800 004 300
Or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14
When we give, we gain. The theme of this year celebrations is based on the belief that together we can advance gender equality through abundant giving.
In the spirit of ‘Give to Gain’ we also wanted to encourage a mindset of generosity and collaboration by hosting events in Sydney and the Hunter in recognition of the incredible women in our communities.
Hume is committed to providing opportunities and support for women – 56% of our customers are women, many single mothers, older women and women escaping trauma and family violence.
The Hume workforce comprises 73% women with many in senior leadership positions, and equal representation on our Executive – we acknowledge their contributions and support of the women we serve. This year we attended events to celebrate International Women’s Day including at Parliament House in Sydney, and regional events hosted by Maitland City Council and Port Stephens Council.
Hume is one of NSW largest Specialist Disability Housing providers with over five hundred customers across 189 homes right across NSW
Our team of experts collaborate closely with customers and Supported Independent Living providers to carefully match customers to households. We manage all aspects of the properties and support customers and guardians to exercise self-determination and decision making across all facets of their home and living arrangements.
Last month we had the pleasure of attending the South West Disability Expo. Over two big days, we connected with hundreds of attendees, NDIS professionals, and sector partners. It was an opportunity to highlight our homes and educate participants and families on SDA housing.
A standout highlight was strengthening our relationship with our largest SIL provider, Northcott, and engaging with several other amazing organisations doing great work in the community.
We also received a strong response to our brand-new Liverpool SDA Villas (of which we still have a few available check out page 22, with support coordinators and OTs expressing interest in finding the right accommodation options for participants transitioning from hospital or requiring more suitable housing.
Hume will be exhibiting at the upcoming Sydney Disability Expo: August 7-8, 2026, at Sydney Olympic Park (Exhibition Hall 4) and we invite you to join us.
y Meet a wide range of NDIS professionals under one roof
y Supports quicker referrals for participants needing housing
y Showcases quality, accessible accommodation options
y Opportunity to connect to create better outcomes for people with disability
Hume is delighted to partner with the Zen Tea Lounge, a social enterprise supporting women rebuild and recover following trauma, to host the first Work Ready Women program.
The eight-week course helps women build leadership skills, confidence, industry knowledge along with job-hunting skills.
Zen Tea Lounge is a wonderful organisation run by women for women and specialises in supporting women who have experienced domestic, family and sexual violence recover.
They run a great array of programs and a fabulous café that is avenue for women to learn hospitality skills in a safe, supported environment. Their programs are trauma-informed and encourage women, from all backgrounds and circumstances, to regain their confidence and move forward in life.
Zen Tea Lounge helps women rebuild their lives, emotionally, financially and physically supporting them in their independence through meaningful employment and community contribution
The Work Ready Women program is just the beginning, and we are looking forward to announcing more workshops in the future for Hume customers.
Their programs encourage women to regain their confidence and move forward in life.
Hume’s CEO Brad Braithwaite helped launch the Work Ready Women’s program and welcomed five Hume participants.
Stay tuned for more updates on new programs coming up. You can find out more about this great organisation by visiting zentealounge foundation.org.au
Following hot on the heels of our successful regional Mental Health Month Art exhibition last year we are back and bristling with creativity.
We received multiple requests from customers asking for a regular creative art session. After serious detective work, we are pleased to report we have secured partnerships with art therapists, Phoebe from the Maitland Region and Amy who runs her own art therapy practice for her NDIS clients.
The first monthly regional Open Creative Art Sessions at our Rutherford Community Room in February welcomed six customers, ranging in age from 20 to 78 years old.
Our youngest artist (training to become a veterinary nurse) ‘wowed’ us with her digital arts skills and proved art is an ideal intergenerational activity. Others tried their hands using traditional mediums including paints, collages and drawing.
A special moment came about with one customer creating an artwork using pastels — and his first creative endeavour in years. Suffering from ‘arthritis’ he had not done much in the way of creative pursuits concerned he could not hold a pastel in his hands.
It was wonderful to see him light up with the quiet accomplishment of his creation, a picture of a cave in black, as he explained he only uses dark colours in his work.
Sessions run from 10am — 12noon every second Thursday of the month, are free and are open to the wider community (any age) as well as Hume customers. Participants develop artistic practice, along with the therapeutic value of creating art and sharing in community
All participants are welcome to exhibit their works at the 2026 Mental Health Month Art Exhibition in October if they would like to. See our calendar for more information.
When we first met Carly, she was a young mum of two without a place to call home.
An Indigenous single mother, Carly had endured a difficult childhood shaped by domestic and family violence and deep trauma. As she grew older, the impact of that trauma followed her. Struggling to cope, she turned to drugs. Her life spiralled, and she eventually spent time in prison.
Separated from her children and with very little family support, Carly faced some of the darkest moments of her life alone. It was during this time that she made a powerful decision: she needed to change her life — for herself and for her children.
Upon her release, Carly was determined to be reunited with her kids. She worked hard to meet every requirement asked of her, engaging with Corrections, Domestic Violence Support Services, Victims Services and Hume Community Housing. Her goal was simple but urgent — to secure a safe, stable home where her children could feel secure.
Although Carly had an active social housing application, the path forward wasn’t straightforward. She was receiving Jobseeker payments, but her children were staying with their grandparent until she could prove she had appropriate housing. Without the children in her care, she was not receiving child support payments. Financially, she could not afford a threebedroom private rental suitable for her family.
Sadly, this situation is not uncommon. Many mothers’ experiencing homelessness are unable to have their children returned to their care until they can demonstrate housing stability. A safe home is often the key step toward family reunification.
When Carly reached out to us, our Housing Options team stepped in. We were able to secure 79 nights of temporary accommodation through our program — the first critical step in supporting her to escape homelessness. We arranged a small unit large enough for Carly to have her children join her every weekend.
During that time, we took the opportunity to really get to know Carly — her story, her strengths and her goals. We also worked to understand any cultural or family needs that would support her journey. Carly made it clear she was ready for a long-term tenancy and focused on rebuilding her family.
We are incredibly proud of her resilience and determination — and proud to have played a role in supporting her journey.
We believe strong outcomes start with strong relationships. Our team worked closely with Carly and with her Homelessness and Domestic Violence Support Service, Carries Place, to identify next steps, gather the right documentation and navigate the social housing process. Social housing waitlists are long and often complex, so ensuring applications are filled out correctly and with all the support material can make a significant difference.
Behind the scenes, our teams collaborated across the organisation to explore every possible option. In Carly’s case, our Housing Options Officer worked closely with the Lettings team to assess pathways that would meet both policy requirements and Carly’s urgent family needs.
Once we reviewed the documentation confirming her children could return to her care once housing was secured, and that Carries Place would continue to support her in this, we were able to formally offer Carly a suitable home.
She viewed the property, accepted it, and just before Christmas, Carly and her children moved into their new home — reunited as a family.
But the journey doesn’t end at the front door.
Our commitment is to ongoing support, helping families not just secure housing but sustain it. Carly’s Neighbourhood Officer has been briefed on her circumstances to ensure the right supports remain in place for long-term stability.
Carly has since saved towards setting up a beautiful home. The children’s bedrooms have
been decked out with curtains, bedding and matching floor mats, a dining room table to share meals, loungeroom furniture plus other essential household items making the social housing property a welcoming home.
Today, Carly and her children have a safe place to call home and the opportunity to build a positive future together. We are incredibly proud of her resilience and determination — and proud to have played a role in supporting her journey
We are also continuing to strengthen our internal processes, embedding clearer guidance to support more families like Carly’s in achieving stable housing outcomes.
Are you or someone you know experiencing homelessness?
Please contact the 24-hour support line managed by Homes NSW - Link2home on 1800 152 152.
You can also contact us if you need more information or support 1800 004 300.
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We work hard to deliver homes and supports to close to 9,000 customers. As one of the largest community housing providers in NSW, we need to understand what Hume are doing well and where we can improve.
Your feedback matters! Whether it’s repairs and maintenance, customer, our community programs and events, or simply the everyday experience of living in your home and how we engage with you.
The insights you share will help shape how we serve you, others into the future and help us advocate for better outcomes on your behalf.
The survey is run by the Community Housing Industry Australia (CHIA) and is independent.
Hume Housing’s results are measured against other NSW community housing providers.
This year’s survey runs from 23 March to 15 May.
Every customer will receive an email with your login details, or an SMS if we don’t have an email on file, making it quick and easy to take part.
Not sure if we have your correct details on file? Update them now:
Phone: 1800 004 300.
Email: hume@humehousing.com.au
To say thank you for your time, everyone who completes the survey goes into the draw to win one of five $100 grocery gift cards. Names of winners will be published online and in an upcoming issue of Humelife.
We are delighted to unveil our new-look Hume Trade vehicle proudly presenting local Aboriginal artwork. The van features an original artwork commissioned by Hume in 2025 by talented local Aboriginal artist and Worrimi man, Tyson Jolly.
The van supports Humes Trades service within the Hunter Region and is managed through Hume’s Responsive Repairs Team.
This service aims to deliver efficient response times for some of our minor repairs services, we understand how important home maintenance is to your quality of life and to support you to care for your home.
Our qualified tradesman service
• Reduces minor repair wait times
• Delivers eligible repairs within 10–14 days wherever possible
• Improves your customer experience
The Hume Trade Service completes minor maintenance and general repair works, including:
• Replacement of clotheslines and letterboxes
• Patching holes and small paint jobs
• Replacement/installation of flyscreens
• Minor carpentry work
• Door, gate and fence repairs
You can report all repairs online on the Hume website or call our repairs line 1800 004 300.
So, next time you see our friendly tradesman Dave driving the eye-catching van out and about across the district give him a wave.
The home kitchen is the most likely place for a fire.It’s important to be mindful of how fires start and steps to take to minimise damage and loss of life.
• Never leave cooking unattended. Stay in the kitchen while cooking and turn off the stove before you leave.
• Don't put anything metallic in the microwave and always double-check the timer.
• Keep matches and lighters out of reach of children.
• Store flammables such as aerosols, cleaning agents and cooking oils away from heat.
• Avoid cooking under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Keep loose clothing, fabrics, tea towels, curtains and flammable items away from the stove.
• Turn pot handles inwards. Pot handles hanging over the edge of the stove can be easily knocked or grabbed by children.
• Keep your oven, rangehood and grill clean and in good working order. A buildup of grease and fat can ignite in a fire.
• Have a fire extinguisher or fire blanket in the kitchen
• Always double check the stove is off before you leave the kitchen!
• Turn off the stove (if safe to do so) and use the lid to cover the flame.
• Never use water to put out a fat or oil fire
• Use a fire extinguisher or fire blanket in the first few seconds of ignition if you are confident.
• Leave the kitchen, close the door and call Triple Zero 000.
Carol, a single mum with three school aged kids was over the moon when she moved into social housing with Hume over 15 years ago.
She had secured a three-bedroom home with a large garden that would serve as a comfortable, suitable home for her family and pets.
Her children have since moved out, one is working interstate, one married and in a home of their own and the youngest is flatting with friends.
Social Housing customers are eligible to apply for a transfer.
It’s important to understand the eligibility criteria before applying.
Demand for social housing is at an all-time high across NSW, and there are limited available social homes.
She called us to discuss transfer options noting her home was feeling too large and empty and was getting to be harder to maintain. Carols health has been in decline since developing osteoarthritis and the stairs and garden were proving too much. She has recently secured Commonwealth Home Support (CHSP) providing a few hours a week with cleaning. The CHSP documentation was helpful in processing her transfer.
We discussed her needs and any goals and suggested a seniors friendly apartment block would offer her privacy, social connection and more age-appropriate design.
We eventually had an apartment become available and following a transfer application, Carol moved in!
We also introduced Carol to the local senior’s hub in the Hunter and she has made lots of new friends. Importantly she happily reduced the workload of maintaining a larger home.
Carol’s former home is now accommodating another young family with children who are thrilled to have a spacious yard to play in and room to grow.
If you have questions, call and speak to a member of our Applications team or talk to your Neighbourhood Officer or Housing Coordinator.
We aim to ensure customers’ homes are suitable and fit for purpose, but we operate within the government managed system and need to comply with eligibility and policy requirements.
Reasons for a transfer can include:
• Your home is too big or too small for the number of people living there.
• Medical conditions or disabilities.
• Issues with family or relationships.
• Harassment.
• Changes to your employment.
• Compassionate reasons.
Evidence to support your eligibility may be required so ensuring you provide documentation that may help in your application is vital!
At Hume, we love helping customers find creative, sustainable property care solutions — but sometimes, the best solutions come with four legs and a hearty appetite!
A Raymond Terrace customer with an overgrown yard and stubborn weeds enquired about the possibility of having goats come in to help. Traditional mowing just wasn’t cutting it — literally.
One of our team recently attended a sustainability festival and met with the team from Hunter Valley Goat Hire. The collaboration led to supporting one customer to deal with an unruly yard, and at a discounted rate which helped reduce financial stress.
Before unleashing 15 happy, hungry goats, Hume helped to make sure the fencing of the property was secure.
A trailer, loaded with hungry goats arrived and within a week and a half, they transformed the tangled mess into a clear, open space. Even better,
their gentle grazing improved the soil, their waste acting as natural fertiliser perfect for growing fresh grass and new plantings.
Our customer was delighted with how much his family enjoyed spending time with the goats. So much so he has offered to share information with any other Hume customers interested in goat hire. Reach out if that’s you! If you live in the Hunter and would like to lean more get in touch and we can provide information on suitability of goats for your property.
We love what we do at Hume. Through listening to customers, we solve challenges using creative ideas and out of the box solutions.
Here’s to greener pastures — with a little help from our four-legged landscapers!
Each March, the Premier’s Senior Gala Concert and Expo takes centre stage as a highlight of Seniors Week — and for our 55+ customers, it’s an event not to be missed.
This year, we proudly accompanied twelve enthusiastic customers from across Sydney to join more than 7,000 seniors at the vibrant TikTok Entertainment Centre.
Known for its lively audience participation, the concert once again delivered — with crowds singing along, clapping in rhythm, and often matching the performers’ energy note for note. Surrounded by thousands of voices, our group was swept up in an afternoon filled with music, laughter, and joy.
The 2026 theme, Live in Colour, truly lived up to its name. A dazzling display of lights, bold costumes, and dynamic stage sets brought the production to life. The star-studded lineup featured crowd favourites including Dami Im, Tarryn Stokes and Olivia Fox — well-known from The Voice — while the ever-charismatic Jay Laga’aia delighted audiences with a nostalgic tribute to 60 years of Play School, leading singalongs of beloved nursery rhymes.
For our Hume Housing customers, the verdict was unanimous: a fantastic day out filled with connection, celebration, and fun.
We look forward to promoting this much-loved event again next year. In the meantime, keep an eye on upcoming community activities and events via our website: humehousing.com.au
Supporting young people to be informed
Hume customers are invited to participate.
Aimed at 18–24-year-olds.
The workshops:
• Include lunch, artwork creation and a certificate of completion. Younger participants, if there are consents and they have a responsible adult accompanying them will be accepted.
• Focus on evidence-based information about Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), harm minimisation, and where to seek supports.
• Delivered in a non-judgemental environment
• Staff, case and support workers are encouraged and welcome to attend (with managers permission).
Topics covered include: AOD the facts, the dangers, the impact; AOD the brain, the body, the law; vaping; alcohol; harm minimisation; getting help.
10am-2.30pm, 27 March & 19 May 19-21 Alexandra Avenue Community Room, Rutherford Free. Register via QR code. 0466 004 943
All ages welcome. With art therapists. Materials supplied.
10am-12pm, second Thursday every month 19-21 Alexandra Avenue Community Room, Rutherford Free. Register via QR code.
Bring your utility bills, set up payment plans and save money. Learn about rebates, EAPA vouchers and no interest loans. For customers needing financial support.
10am-1pm, Tuesday 5 May 13 Arthur Street, Rutherford Free. No bookings required.
Placemakers are forward thinking, action oriented, community minded customers who assist with planning, activities and informing Hume so we are more community led. They champion their community and take up opportunities for upskilling. Would you like to be a Maitland Placemaker?
Contact Richard on 0491 691 977
National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to reflect on how we can contribute to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The 2026 theme, “All In,” encourages everyone to actively take part in reconciliation and work together to build respectful relationships, stronger communities and a more inclusive Australia.
About this event:
• Welcome to Country by local Elders
• A yarning circle
• Engaging activities for kids
• Opportunities to connect with community members
• BBQ lunch and refreshments
• Activities and performers
12pm – 2pm ,Thursday 28 May Harold Gregson Park Free. Everyone welcome.
Now offering Allied Health Clinic at Rutherford and soon Raymond Terrace.
Social connection. Allied Health Clinic. Gentle exercise. Morning tea. Community garden. Arts, crafts and games.
Tuesday’s at East Maitland Wednesday’s at Rutherford Thursday’s at Raymond Terrace
Come and try for free. Ongoing $5 a month.
Register with My Aged Care.
Youth Week is an opportunity for young people to come together in their local communities. Councils, youth organisations and schools work with young people to host free activities, events and competitions!
If you live in NSW and are aged between 12 and 24, you can get involved and celebrate Youth Week by attending live events, showcasing your talents, taking part in competitions, using your voice to advocate for things young people want in your local community and having fun!
16–26 April Free.
Find Youth Week events near you: nsw.gov.au/arts-and-culture/ nsw-youth-week/events
Parramatta Library School
Holiday Program
Peter Wood Magic Show
Hilarious, interactive magic show suitable for children.
Wednesday, 8 April
Parramatta Library, 5 Parramatta Square, Parramatta
Free
Free. Register via QR code.
8-week initiative for children aged 5 to 12 years. Across four school terms kids will get the chance to try different sports each week, including:
• Badminton, Basketball, Cricket
• Dance, Volleyball
• Rugby League, Soccer, Taekwondo
Each weekly session runs from 5:30pm to 6:30pm and will take place at a different local park each term. The program is run in partnership with eight professional sporting organisations, ensuring quality coaching and a fun, supportive environment.
Fairfield (various locations)
Free
Fairfield Council’s Customer Service on (02) 9275 0222.
This is an open event for all Hume customers in the Sydney Metro area. It will provide access to services which can help with financial planning, money saving tips, free items and more.
Wednesday, 20 May (tentative date)
Free
Please check Humehousing.com.au for updates or contact Jon on 0492 916 751
Open workshop for South West Sydney residents with the Botanical Gardens. Open to new gardeners and those with experience.
Friday, 29 May
Jon 0492 916 751
The Tenants Expo is a new format of our 'Tenants Voice meetings'. It is open to all Hume customers in the Sydney Metro area with the focus on connection to local services, important information for tenants from Hume and customer feedback.
Late April
Fairfield
Free
Please check Humehousing.com.au for updates or contact Jon on 0492 916 751
Annual free festival during NSW Youth Week with live music, art, stalls and activities celebrating youth creativity and culture.
16–26 April
Fairfield Showground, 443 Smithfield Road, Prairiewood
Free. No ticketing required.
Fairfield City Council’s Youth Week website
Each Friday, the Liverpool Elders Coffee Club gathers at Haigh Park, Moorebank, for a relaxed coffee catch-up and yarning circle.
Hosted by Indigenous Elders including Hume customer Auntie Ruth, the group brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, local services, and council representatives in a welcoming, inclusive space.
During a recent visit, Hume team member Annah and the Liverpool Elders spoke about housing challenges, the value of connection, and the impact of growing populations on community and green spaces. The group then moved riverside for a yarning circle, followed by a stroll along the river sharing stories of the area’s history, its changing landscape, and the importance of caring for Country.
If you enjoy meeting new people, learning about the unique local indigenous history and culture please come along.
Open to everyone, the group meets Fridays from 10am to 2pm. Bring a mug and a small plate to share — you’ll be warmly welcomed.
10am – 2pm every Friday
Haigh Park, Moorebank
Free
3 x One-bedroom
SDA villa’s available
Your own private home, located in the heart of Liverpool. A fully selfcontained villa, modern and ready to move in.
Rent: 25% of the Disability Support Pension
SDA: High physical support. Fully accessible. Improved liveability.
Property features:
• Ensuite bathroom
• Heating and cooling
• Outdoor living
• Pets allowed
Support:
• Bring your own support provider
• Choose and manage your own supports
• No requirement for active overnight funding
• Onsite overnight assistance available
Charming well positioned home
Rent: 25% of the Disability Support Pension
Housemates: Join three mature-aged housemates (ages 36–65) who value companionship, routine, and shared activities in a warm, welcoming environment.
Property features:
• Quiet leafy street central to cafes and amenities
• Large sunny backyard
• Furnished
Support:
Provider: Better Care Delivered – bcd.org.au
• 24-hour onsite shared support
• Tenants can bring their own core supports
• Tenants must have funding for active overnight support
Welcoming spacious home
Offers comfort, safety, and support for independent living. 2 rooms available, offering 24/7 Supported Independent Living (SIL).
Rent: 25% of the Disability Support Pension
Housemates: Join two male housemates, aged from 56–65. Friendly and social environment.
Property features:
• Outdoor living
• Furnished
• Built-in wardrobes
Support:
Provider: Breakthru
– breakthru.org.au
• 24-hour supports including cooking, self-care, budgeting etc
• Tenants may bring their own core supports
• No requirement for funded active overnight support
• Choice of overnight support providers
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) are properties that have been approved for some people funded under the National Disability. surance Scheme (NDIS) to live in.
Heart of South West Sydney
Spacious single-storey home with two vacant rooms close to restaurants, parks, services, Bankstown Train Station and Bankstown Markets. 5 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. 2 car parks.
Rent: 25% of the Disability Support Pension
Housemates: Easy-going and joyful household comprising of male and female residents, aged in their 30s to 40s.
Property features
• Open plan lounge and dining area
• Covered outdoor BBQ area
• Accessible vehicle available
Support:
Provider: Achieve Australia
– achieve.org
• 24-hour support staff
• Registered Nurse on duty
Hume cannot assess your eligibility for SDA. You will need to contact your NDIS Support Coordinator to see if you are eligible for SDA funding and/or request a review of your NDIS plan if it is not included.
Well maintained villas
3 bedrooms. 1 bathroom. 2 car parks. 2 rooms available.
Rent: 25% of the Disability Support Pension
Housemates: Join three male housemates, aged 20–30 who work during the week, attend day programs, and enjoy catching up with family on the weekends. Seeking one social and outgoing person who enjoys living independently to join the current friendly housemates.
Property features
• Two villas available
• Modern open plan dining and kitchen area
• Two living rooms
• BBQ and entertainment area
Airy modern home
Join a household of easy-going residents who enjoy weekly outings. 5 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. 2 car parks. 1 room available.
Rent: 25% of the Disability Support Pension
Housemates: Mixed household with three tenants aged from 46–65.
Property features
• Built-in wardrobes and air conditioning
• Paved courtyard with BBQ area
• Ceiling hoist
• Furnished
To find out more about Hume’s SDA properties, please contact us on 1800 004 300 or visit our website www.humehousing.com.au
We all love mac and cheese – but by adding roasted cauliflower it’s a yummy, cheap and hearty Autumn meal.
Ingredients
1 cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 tbsp oil
300g macaroni
50g butter
50g plain flour
2 tsp mustard
700ml milk
140g cheddar grated and some extra to sprinkle on top
Breadcrumbs
1 Heat oven to 190°C / 170°C Fan / Gas 5.
2 Cut cauliflower into little florets. Toss cauliflower with the oil and salt and pepper and spread out on a large non-stick baking tray. Roast for 20 mins until golden brown.
3 Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the macaroni following pack instructions. Drain.
4 Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, stir in the flour and mustard, and cook for 2 mins. Remove from the heat and gradually whisk in the milk. Return to the heat and cook for 4-5 mins, whisking all the time, until you have a thick, smooth sauce.
5 Remove from the heat and stir in cheese. Add macaroni, cauliflower to a shallow heat baking dish and pour over sauce. If the sauce is a bit thick, add a splash more milk. Add some extra cheese on top and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
6 Bake for 20 mins until cooked through and bubbling at the edges.
When you are keeping an eye on your budget, it’s good to know you can eat cheaply without sacrificing nutrition and flavour. Our easy recipes will have you whipping them up in a flash!
Craving a sweet dessert that is warm, delicious, and cheap to make?
Ingredients
1 tin of apple pie filling
1 packet of vanilla cake mix Milk Egg Cinnamon
1 Preheat oven to 160°C
2
3
Make up the vanilla cake mix according to packet instructions (usually requires you to add milk or water and an egg)
Pour cake mix into a cake tin and spoon apple over the top
4 Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake as per cake package instructions. Check cake is cooked by inserting a skewer that comes out clean.
5 Serve warm. Add ice cream or custard for a delicious treat.
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We appreciate hearing from you about the good service, experiences and overall satisfaction with Hume. Knowing what we are doing well helps us keep doing more of the same.
An expression of dissatisfaction with the standard or type of service we have provided.
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If you still don’t agree with the outcome of an appeal, you can contact the Housing Appeals Committee on 1800 629974 and they will conduct an independent review.
If you are experiencing problems with your neighbours or their visitors, it is not recorded as a complaint
Your Neighbourhood Officer will manage these reports and keep you updated on a regular basis.
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Offices – Please book an appointment before attending any Hume offices.
7 Hamilton Road Cabrogal Country Fairfield NSW 2165 464 High Street Wonnarua Country Maitland NSW 2320 46 William Street Worimi Country Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
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