We aspire to be the leading provider of innovative housing across the Northern Rivers, supporting people and partners to access and deliver quality housing for those who need it.
Valued by communities and community organisations for our collaborative work, we manage social and affordable housing development for people in housing need. We support those on very low, low and moderate incomes. These groups include adults and children escaping domestic violence, people with intellectual and physical disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women, young people, people with mental illness and people in recovery.
Community villages
Northern Rivers Housing is managing temporary housing sites throughout the Northern Rivers designed to provide homes to people in our community who were impacted by the February and March 2022 Floods.
Northern Rivers Housing has developed an innovative and person-centered Community Villages Program that aims to support and empower flood survivors through their recovery journey.
Social housing
Northern Rivers Housing provides social housing to support members of the community who have recently experienced homelessness, family violence or have other special needs. This includes people on low and moderate incomes. Social housing is aimed at reducing homelessness and helping people rebuild their lives.
Affordable housing
Northern Rivers Housing assists community members who cannot afford to live in the private rental market close to their place of employment, training or education. Affordable housing allows those in our community who may be low-income earners due to full or part time positions in lower paid jobs, training or education to access accommodation at a reduced cost.
Floods / disaster response accommodation
Recent floods have had a devastating effect on our communities. In late February 2022 the Northern Rivers experienced some of the most severe flooding in modern history. Lismore and the surrounding Region were right in the middle of the disaster with over 1,300 people remaining in emergency accommodation three months later.
NRH’s role in this
As the leading Community Housing Provider in the region, Northern Rivers Housing has been appointed by the NSW Government to manage the first temporary housing villages that are providing homes to flood impacted communities.
The Northern Rivers Housing Villages deliver 7-day a week services onsite that include: village management, allocations, tenancy services, casework and support services, engagement activities, maintenance, cleaning and security to ensure village residents have a safe and healthy living environment while they rebuild their lives.
Opportunities
We are always open to new ways and new opportunities to support the local community with housing solutions.
We work with a range of support service providers to ensure that our communities have access to local housing. Partnerships are conducted according to the arrangements that best promote the sustainability of each tenancy.
If you are interested in partnering with us, for tenancy management services, read about our Housing Partnership Program.
If you are a landlord with a 1- or 2-bedroom property available, and you like information on supporting those sleeping rough to access stable accommodation, find out more about our Together Home Program.
Tenancy management
If you are interested in partnering with us, for tenancy management services, read about our Housing Partnership Program.
Supporting those sleeping rough
If you are a landlord with a 1- or 2-bedroom property available, and you like information on supporting those sleeping rough to access stable accommodation, find out more about our Together Home Program.
Developing affordable housing solutions
We are always looking to support new developments. If you are looking to develop affordable housing solutions across the NSW North Coast and would like to work with us, contact us.
Donate to NRH
As a not-for-profit organisation, Northern Rivers Housing welcomes contributions from organisations and individuals.
This support enables us to continue to support those across the NSW Northern Rivers community with housing needs, striving for equality and fairness in housing outcomes, making an impact for those in housing need.
If you would like to provide a donation to Northern Rivers Housing, please Contact us.