The nation's largest community housing advocacy group is urging the Government to invest in more social housing not only to help those in need get a roof over their heads, but as a major boost to the economy during the COVID-19 recession.
Fighting back tears, he described getting the keys.
"I think a lot of people are starting to realise that community support financially and housing is critical, because anything can happen."Supplied: Australian Institute of Health and WelfareEven before the COVID-19 recession, 200,000 Australians were waiting for social housing, according to Australian Institute of Health and Welfare figures.
There are now calls for the Federal Government to stimulate the economy through building more social housing to help slow a massive predicted drop-off in construction.Federal Housing Minister Michael Sukkar said the Government has already announced a $680 million HomeBuilder program to give cash grants for new home builds or renovations.
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