Social And Affordable Housing

• Apply for Social Housing | NSW Government
  Once you have decided where to live, understand the eligibility criteria and expected wait times, you can apply for social housing through the NSW Government. Click below to find a step-by-step guide on how to apply for social housing in NSW and housing application form. 
• NSW Government Social Housing Expected Waiting Times
  Find approximate wait times for accessing social housing in the local area. 
• Leaving Social Housing | NSW Government
  Just like when entering social housing, you may need help or advice when leaving social housing. This webpage provides specialised advice and help based on your individual circumstances. 
• Social and Affordable Housing | NSW Government
  Portal for information on various housing assistance programs.

• Renting Affordable Housing | NSW Government
  This page answers questions regarding affordable housing, including how it differs from social housing, the eligibility criteria, and how affordable housing rent is set. 
• Social and Affordable Housing | NSW Government
  Portal for information on various housing assistance programs.

• Services Australia Rental Assistance
  Those who receive payments from Centrelink may also be eligible for rent assistance in the form of additional payments.
• Service NSW Private Rental Assistance
  Assistance for eligible renters, including payment of urgent housing related costs and moving from public housing to private rental accommodation. 

• Find Your Nearest Housing Office | NSW Government
  Find your nearest housing office using this NSW Government official directory. You can filter by location to see what is closest to you.
• Rent It Keep It | NSW Government
  Rent It Keep It is an NSW Government online training course which aims to give you the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to find, secure, keep and leave or change a tenancy.
• Housing Pathways
  Find important information including the NSW Housing Register and the NSW standardised housing assistance process. 
• MyHousing Online Services | NSW Government
  If you are a social housing applicant or tenant, you can manage your application and access or update your information online 24/7.

• Eastern Area Tenants Service (EATS) - 02 9386 9147
  Provides free information, advice and advocacy to renters in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. 
• Tenants' Union of NSW
  Provides legal advice and information for tenants in NSW.
• Ask Izzy
  A free and anonymous website that connects people in need with housing, a meal, money help, family support, and counselling.
• Shelter NSW
  A policy and research advocacy body promoting a sustainable housing system and secure homes for all. While not a direct service provider, they are a valuable resource for understanding the housing landscape.
• For information on mental health support, please visit Council's dedicated Mental Health and Wellbeing webpage.

Council:

• Connects residents to information and referral pathways;
• Sponsors the not-for-profit Women's Housing Company for up to three years to provide ten secure units of accommodation for ten mothers and their children escaping domestic abuse to allow them to remain living close to where they have support networks. Find out more about the Domestic & Family Violence Accommodation & Support Program, proudly supported by Woollahra Council. 
• Provides further information regarding homelessness. View Woollahra Council's Homelessness Webpage here.