Hume Community Housing

30 year of Hume!! Thank you to our wonderful customers and Dai Le MP for celebrating with us today! #housing #housingcrisis #communities Brad Braithwaite Victor Prasad Jandy McCandless Dan Lincoln Stephanie Campbell True Swain Jeff Cummings Hon. Robyn Parker Jayson Bricknell Laura Pollard Sean Parker

Thrilled to be joined by the wonderful Minister for Housing, Rose Jackson and Donna Davis, Member for Parramatta, for our end of year Hume Social! Hume Social is a weekly program which addresses some of the biggest issues facing our customers - cost of living and food security. In the two months since Hume Social began, we have served over 300 residents of Telopea free lunches and given away over 1700kg worth of produce thanks to our generous partners Foodbank Australia and Plate it Forward. But the biggest impact has been the new friendships that have been formed, creating a safe, accessible and welcoming space for all our community to come to each week. Brad Braithwaite Victor Prasad Homes NSW Foodbank Australia Plate it Forward Hon. Robyn Parker True Swain Jayson Bricknell Jeff Cummings phillip hepburn NSW Government Jandy McCandless #housing #communityhousing #socialimpact #costofliving #humesocial #community #belonging

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Hume is excited to share our 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year of impactful achievements and partnerships. This year, we supported 4,674 homes, enhanced 71 green spaces, and installed 1,275 solar panels and battery systems, driving sustainability and improved liveability.   With $123 million in assets under management, we continue to deliver value to our customers and stakeholders while maintaining a strong commitment to transparency and accountability through ESG integration.   Our 173 dedicated employees have been instrumental in achieving these outcomes, as we celebrate 30 years of service to our communities. We remain focused on building stronger, more sustainable communities in the years to come.   Access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gGKXKU2M   #HumeHousing #AnnualReport2024 #Sustainability #CommunityImpact #ESG

Celebrating Our Customers at Maitland’s End of Year Event Yesterday, we were honoured to celebrate with 128 customers and 9 incredible community partners at our Maitland End of Year Celebration, joined by a total of 199 attendees. This event highlighted the importance of collaboration and connection within our communities. A heartfelt thank you to our customers for your trust and support—it’s always a joy to see both new and familiar faces at these events. To our partners— Carrie's Place, Joblink Plus, Maitland Family Support, River Counselling and Community Services, Social Futures, Verto, Wesley Mission & Youth Express—your contributions and festive activities made the day unforgettable. We also acknowledge the hard work of our Maitland Housing & Inclusion Neighbourhood Officers, whose dedication throughout 2024 has strengthened these vital connections. Special thanks to CEO Brad Braithwaite, Hoff’s Quality Meats, and Bakers Delight for their valued support. Together, we are building stronger, more connected communities. #HumeHousing #CommunityCelebration #Partnerships #CustomerAppreciation Jandy McCandless, Gwyn Williams (NSW JP), Victor Prasad, Brad Braithwaite, Jeff Cummings, Richard Hershman, Karlie Cook, Sally Regan, Jon Pepler, Hon. Robyn Parker, Effie Fox

Today is the International Day for People with Disabilities, a day aimed at raising awareness, understanding, and acceptance of people with disabilities.    At Hume, we believe that people with disabilities have a right to age-appropriate, safe, and secure housing, and are proud to hold the largest single portfolio of specialist disability accommodation (SDA) group homes in NSW.   We also take pride in our commitment to the wellbeing and autonomy of our customers. With one in 40 NSW SDA participants living in a Hume-managed home, we have an important role to fulfil: ensuring every single SDA customer has choice and control over their home to suit their needs.   On this important day, we would also like to acknowledge our wonderful partners in the disability sector, who go above and beyond to support our customers living in their home and community. #IDPWD #DisabilityHousing   Ability Lifestyles Pty Ltd Allara Support Services Bridges Alliance Cerebral Palsy Alliance Everyday Ability Kirinari Community Services Life Without Barriers Macarthur Disability Services Northcott Riverlink Disability Services Ltd Royal Rehab Group True Living Australia Wesley Mission Scott Mcphillips Brad Braithwaite 

Hume’s Impact Report 2024   At Hume, social impact is not just part of what we do—it is the core to Hume’s DNA. Today, we launch our first Impact Report, demonstrating the measurable difference we make for customers, communities, and stakeholders.   Through years of in-house research and innovation, we’ve developed a comprehensive Social Impact Strategy and Outcomes Framework. This evidence-based approach enables us to measure success, support data-driven decision-making, and deliver transformative outcomes for the people we serve.   Our Impact Report goes further than numbers. It tells the story of how Hume is shaping communities through our social impact, customer stories, and a growing body of evidence that reflects our commitment to excellence. The report also highlights our broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, solidifying Hume as a leader in impact-driven housing solutions.   This is the benchmark for what community housing providers can achieve. Explore how Hume is delivering real change and setting new standards in social impact. View our Impact Report here: https://lnkd.in/g9Hp8ptD   #HumeCommunityHousing #ImpactReport2024 #SocialImpactLeadership #ESG #DataDrivenImpact #SocialImpact Brad Braithwaite, Dan Lincoln, Laura Pollard, Stephanie Campbell, Sean Parker, Victor Prasad, Sally Regan, Lara Hook, Meagan Prabhakar, Linda Browne

Hume Community Housing is proud to have been recognised as the Runner-Up for the Government Program Collaboration Award at the 2024 PowerHousing Australia Awards.   Through the Homes NSW Direct Deal policy, our Philip Street Pilot Project will commence in early 2025, transforming three run-down properties into 13 high-quality, fit-for-purpose dwellings in Raymond Terrace, a region with exceptionally high housing needs. Hume has worked very closely with Port Stephens Council's planning team to design an outcome that provides a much-needed increase in housing supply through a neighbourhood-scale development.   This initiative demonstrates the power of collaboration between government and community housing providers, addressing urgent housing challenges while creating a replicable model for future public housing renewal in regional areas.   Together, we’re creating sustainable, long-term solutions that will make a lasting impact on the lives of those who need it most.   #HumeCommunityHousing #PowerHousingAwards2024 #GovernmentCollaboration #AffordableHousing #InnovationInHousing #CommunityHousing Brad Braithwaite, Dan Lincoln, Weixu Ji, Bryce Luke, Lucy Andrews, Kelly Preston, Yasin Oz, Stephanie Campbell

We are proud to announce that Francina Cummins has been Highly Commended at the PowerHousing Australia 2024 Excellence in Customer Services and Business Support Awards.   Francina's determination to support the most vulnerable began when she witnessed the significant struggles faced by some of her customers living in Hume properties in the Hunter region of NSW. Since joining Hume in 2019, Francina has become known for her empathetic approach and willingness to go above and beyond for customers and colleagues alike. Starting as a Customer Accounts Officer, she supported customers facing financial challenges with trust and respect, helping them resolve sensitive issues with care and professionalism.   Now a Neighbourhood Officer, Francina’s unwavering dedication and innovative thinking have seen her build meaningful community partnerships and deliver thoughtful, customer-first solutions. Her ability to connect with people and provide high-quality, empathetic service has left a lasting impact, exemplifying excellence in her field.   Congratulations, Francina, on this outstanding recognition of your incredible work!   #PowerHousingAwards #CustomerServiceExcellence #CommunityImpact #CommunityHousing #HumeStars Brad Braithwaite

Our CEO, Brad Braithwaite, had the honour of speaking at the PowerHousing Australia Member Conference this week, sharing insights on the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) and its potential to transform the housing landscape across the nation. This session focused on the importance of collaboration across government, private, and community sectors to address Australia’s housing challenges and deliver sustainable, inclusive housing solutions for future generations. We were privileged to join industry leaders and policy experts Caryn Kakas, Gidon Edinburg, Shane Ogilvie in these critical discussions. A special thanks to Haleh Homaei - GAICD for hosting such an insightful discussion and all attendees for their commitment to creating meaningful change in the housing sector. #UnlockingTheHousingChallenge #PowerHousingMemberConference2024 #housing #communityhousing #housingcrisis #HousingAustraliaFutureFund #Collaboration Housing Australia Clare O'Neil ANZ