More key worker housing for the Kimberley
The WA Government has announced a $5 million capital grant to support more key worker housing in the Kimberley.
The grant awarded to Indigenous-owned Kimberley-based Leedal (via Tarunda Housing Pty Ltd) will go towards the costs of design, development, and civil works to support delivery of 13 homes in the first stage of a key worker housing project in the Fitzroy Valley.
The Fitzroy Crossing Key Worker Housing Project is being funded through the North-West Aboriginal Housing Fund (NWAHF) and will eventually deliver up to 51 homes.
On completion, the homes will be available to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) and non-government service delivery organisations to meet demand for worker accommodation in the region.
Key points
- $5 million for design, development, and infrastructure costs to enable delivery of the first 13 homes of the Fitzroy Crossing Key Worker Housing Project
- Homes will be delivered by local Aboriginal-owned organisation Leedal (via Tarunda Housing Pty Ltd)
- Grant is part of the WA Government’s efforts to ensure regional Western Australians have a place to call home
“Our government’s partnership with Leedal will support the delivery of more homes for Aboriginal key workers in Fitzroy Crossing,” Housing and Works Minister John Carey said.
“These homes will ensure that low to middle-income Aboriginal workers are able to source affordable housing close to where they work.
Leedal is an Indigenous-owned organisation that operates tourist businesses and key town facilities in Fitzroy Crossing on behalf of six incorporated ACCOs in the Fitzroy Valley.
The State Government’s NWAHF invests in Aboriginal-led housing programs and supports the delivery of housing as well as culturally informed support services.
