We are excited to share that 23 of our South West homes will be receiving major upgrades thanks to a recent $2.4 million grant through the McGowan State Government’s Social Housing Economic Recovery Package.

The funding is a welcome boost and will directly improve the quality of life for 48 Alliance Housing clients living in the region with 23 houses in the South West to receive major refurbishments.

The refurbishments will significantly extend the life of the properties so Alliance Housing can continue to support the South West community by meeting the needs of low-income households.

Properties in Australind, Bunbury, Busselton, Glen Iris and Nannup will receive extensive work to improve living conditions including security measures, fixtures and fittings and making homes more energy efficient to reduce costs.

The improvements will mean tenants can remain in the community near friends, local schools and services and provide an added layer of security, which is so important in today’s uncertain climate.

The funding will go a long way in assisting Alliance Housing to maintain and upgrade properties while continuing to meet the needs of clients, including those living with disability, young people who experience homelessness, the elderly and women and children escaping domestic violence.

Alliance Housing chief executive Kay Shaw said she was very proud of the Alliance Housing team who put in a tremendous effort with the grant applications to ensure they were successful.