As a client you must be able to identify yourself as eligible for social housing, as well as Aboriginal Housing Office properties. The Client Service Officer will explain this to you and advise you of the documentation needed.
Confirmation of Aboriginality is required to be eligible for housing through the Aboriginal Housing Office program. You must provide confirmation of your Aboriginal descent by:
- A confirmation of Aboriginality - NSW Local Aboriginal Land Council form completed by the office bearer of a Local Aboriginal Land Council where the applicant is a member
- A confirmation of Aboriginality - Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Organisation form completed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Organisation that is either:
- Incorporated under the Corporation (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (formerly the Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act 1976), or
- An incorporated community organisation where all the members of the organisation are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or both.
Where a lient cannot provide confirmation using either of these methods, they can complete a Confirmation of Aboriginality - Statutory Declaration form.
At least one member of the household must be an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander.
If you’re seeking housing as an elderly client (over 55 years old), you must provide the following proof of age by producing a:
- Birth certificate, or
- Passport.
If none of the above are available, a written estimate of age as recognised by an incorporated Aboriginal organisation or Land Council will be accepted.
Elderly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients must also provide documents that confirm their Aboriginality as above.
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