The Housing Innovations Unit (HIU) is responsible for driving the delivery of innovative approaches to increasing the supply and condition of social and affordable housing in the Tasmanian community.
Over the five year period from 2008 to 2012, the HIU will lead a broad housing reform agenda that will encompasses an extensive program of activities focused on:
- construction of new homes for social housing;
- affordable home ownership programs;
- private rental assistance;
- reducing homelessness; and
- land development for social and affordable housing.
These reforms have been made possible through a substantial State and Commonwealth investment into housing, including the Commonwealth Government’s Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan, the Tasmanian Government’s Housing Fund and the National Affordable Housing Agreement. Total government investment for new supply of social and affordable housing in Tasmania may reach as much as $200 million over this period of time.
To achieve its broad housing reform objectives, the HIU is working closely with Housing Tasmania and in partnership with other government, non government and private sector organisations.
Further Information
For further information on the HIU contact Kristy Warren on 6236 5619 or kristy.warren@dhhs.tas.gov.au