As a client you must be able to identify yourself as eligible for public housing and community managed 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 from:
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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