Community Housing Ltd. [CHL] ‘ “The Essential Link” – Social Landlords and the role Community Development plays Community Housing Ltd. [CHL]

Introduction This presentation outlines the challenges faced by our social housing residents Current economic and social status of our tenants, The relationship with the cycle of poverty Why we make inherent the use of our National Community Development Framework alongside our property and tenancy management operations.

The Cycle of Poverty Various information and research suggests that poverty is driven primarily by; prolonged unemployment low household income and personal debt low education particularly access to or participation in higher education addiction and trauma family breakdown

Presentation focus The Northern Suburbs of Launceston Mayfield, Mowbray, Ravenswood, Rocherlea and Waverley

Median Weekly Household Incomes Northern Suburbs of Launceston $738 [$623 in Rocherlea] Australian median household income of $1438 Tasmanian median household income $1100. The weekly median income has only risen by $85 dollars since 2011. [2016 ABS Census Data]

Unemployment The average unemployment rate across all five suburbs is 17.1% Tasmania 7% Nationally 6.9% [2016 ABS Census Data]

Management Transfer Contract improved housing condition healthier lifestyles and improved housing stability reduced social isolation reduced housing stress

CHL Vision and Mission Providing housing which is affordable, has long-term tenure and appropriate services to live comfortably. Assisting residents to access housing and to maintain links with their communities. Ensuring that the development of housing improves social, economic and environmental sustainability.

CHL Vision and Mission Creating employment and training opportunities in the development of housing wherever possible. Assisting the development and sustainability of strong communities with social diversity by fostering community building initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged people.

CHL Community Development Framework Inclusion Access & equity Address power imbalances Self determination Empowerment Diversity Social justice Inter-generational trauma Human rights

The Journey so far….