Northsea boasts inclusivity

Northsea Apartments, a collaboration between Homes NSW, Housing Trust, and Traders in Purple, has revolutionized social housing, earning it the Housing Diversity category award and a special commendation for Affordability.

Northsea offers a variety of mixed-bedroom apartments. The innovative use of dual key apartments, allowing individuals with disabilities to accommodate their carers, increased the number of units from 10 to 18, which was a decisive factor for the judges.

Located in Illawarra, this groundbreaking project addresses the demand for social housing and stands as the first in Australia to seamlessly integrate private, social, and affordable housing around a single core, effectively eliminating resident segregation by tenure type.

Ms. Reece, CEO of AAA, emphasized the importance of destigmatizing social housing and showcasing compassion and innovation amid the current housing crisis.

"We are witnessing outstanding leadership in the affordable and social housing sector, and Northsea is undoubtedly a transformative project for NSW. Congratulations to all involved."