Social, public and community housing

Eligibility for housing

There are different rules for accessing long term social, public or community housing in each state and territory. Most states and territories offer housing to people who are on a low income.

You may also be eligible for housing if you:

• have recently become homeless
• need to move for health reasons
• live with disability and require special support
• are escaping family violence.

Apply for housing

You can apply for housing and check eligibility on your state or territory government website. These links will take you away from myGov.

Aboriginal hostels

Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) provides a low cost temporary accommodation and meals for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You can stay in a hostel if you:

• have no place to stay and need short term accommodation
• are travelling for a job interview or a new job
• are travelling to get health care
• are travelling for study
• are visiting friends or family.

If you have a carer they can stay with you. Find your local hostel using the hostels directory on the AHL website or call AHL on 02 6212 2001.