2019–2020 Evolve Housing Annual Report

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ABOUT EVOLVE HOUSING At Evolve Housing, we believe in everyone’s right to a home — somewhere to feel safe and secure and to be part of a community. Although our core service is providing housing to those in need, we do more than simply put a roof over our residents’ heads. We also offer programs, activities and services that enrich our residents’ lives and help them feel connected to their community.

OUR VISION Thriving communities for all people.

• Quality, accessible, affordable housing developments that build strong, integrated and sustainable communities.

OUR PURPOSE To enable more people to live in quality homes

We provide subsidised housing to people living on

in thriving and inclusive communities.

very low to moderate incomes who are unable to pay for appropriate housing in the private market.

WHO WE ARE Evolve Housing is one of the largest not-for-profit

Through alliances with governments, developers and

community housing providers in Australia. As of

investors we create new community housing stock to

30 June 2020, we managed 4,054 properties housing

help meet a growing demand. Our properties cater to

8,419 residents. We have a presence in 32 local

a diverse range of needs, household sizes and incomes,

government areas across the Sydney and Hunter

so we can offer a variety of options to our residents.

regions, as well as the NSW Central Coast and Mid North Coast. We manage key worker housing

We help people to reach their potential by providing

in Victoria*, and also have a presence in Tasmania

support services and programs. These include

through our membership of Centacare Evolve Housing.

education and training programs that provide opportunities for residents to participate in their

WHAT WE DO

communities and pursue their career aspirations.

At Evolve Housing, we provide:

We also offer tailored support plans to address certain

• Safe and secure housing for people experiencing

areas of need in residents’ lives including physical

homelessness or those on lower incomes

health, mental health, education and job readiness.

experiencing housing stress,

Our regular social activities bring people together,

• Support services, programs, financial grants and activities that empower individuals, build their

which helps residents to feel welcome and part of a local community.

capabilities, and provide pathways to greater independence, and * In association with Jens Veal Byrne Pty Limited ABN 56 608 923 646 trading as EchoRealty in Victoria under licence from Evolve Housing Limited ABN 16 127 713 731

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meetings Executive team

2min
pages 82-83

Financial commentary

1min
page 84

Funding affordable housing

2min
page 70

EchoRealty

5min
pages 66-69

Partnerships

3min
pages 64-65

Projects completed

1min
page 63

Affordable housing project

1min
page 62

Communities Plus Project

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page 61

COVID-19 pandemic response

2min
page 57

Evolve Housing for Youth

2min
pages 58-60

Working alongside local

1min
page 52

Miajan, resident story

3min
pages 50-51

Welcoming our new Resident

1min
pages 48-49

Thriving communities

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page 43

Opportunity Pathways

2min
page 47

Housing in Australia

7min
pages 37-40

Providing safe emergency housing in Arncliffe

1min
pages 41-42

Our programs and services

2min
page 44

Our operating environment

2min
page 36

Year in review

8min
pages 12-17

looking at the future Our strategic plan 2020–2023

3min
pages 28-30

Celebrating our past and

1min
pages 26-27

Improving our governance

3min
pages 24-25

Chairperson’s report

2min
pages 9-10

CEO’s message

2min
page 8

About Evolve Housing

2min
page 11

Improving our digital processes

4min
pages 22-23
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