Our Ex-Service Accommodation (ESA) Team is now working with the SouthEast Housing Co-operative (SEHC) to build a partnership that benefits veterans and their families.

The South East Housing Co-operative is an organisation that works to provide community housing for low-income families: their mission is ‘to provide affordable, secure, financially, and environmentally sustainable housing for people on low incomes who are committed to cooperative democracy and engagement’.

Rental Housing Co-operatives began in the 1980s as an alternative to public housing. Tenants of their long-term affordable rental housing are also members of the cooperative.

“There are times when we don’t have a vacancy in our accommodation, so partnering with other organisations who have similar goals can be very helpful,” says Amanda Smith, Property Manager Veteran Services.

“The majority of our units are one-bedroom units, with just a smattering of two-bedroom units, whereas SouthEast Housing has larger, two and three-bedroom properties which are suitable for families.”

This partnership is working well with referrals going in both directions.

“This is already working to support our community and provide additional options for veterans and their families,” says Amanda. “We look forward to continuing to strengthen ties with SouthEast Housing Co-op.”