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“We cannot afford to live in isolation” - this is the perspective of Aisea who believes in the power of the village. He and wife are living proof that being in a connected community is one of the keys to happy healthy ageing. Thank you to all our customers who make the world feel kinder and more connected, caring for one another. #CommunityHousing #HomesWithPurpose #StrongerCommunities

Lots of poppies around this weekend as we recognise Anzac Day 🥀 The vibrant reds are a symbol of hope and regeneration and worn as part of Anzac Day celebrations around the country. 🎺 Whatever you are doing we wish you a sunny and hopeful long weekend. Our offices are closed and will reopen on Tuesday.

🌈 COLOUR RUN! Bonnyrigg Youth Collective wrapped up the school holidays yesterday with a rainbow coloured fun run for locals. 😊 With hula hoops, parachutes and sack runs, the day was full of energy, smiles and family fun – finishing with neighbours coming together over a BBQ. ✊ SGCH proudly supports Bonnyrigg Youth Collective, empowering young people aged 12–25 to make a positive difference in their community.

🐣 Easter Long Weekend Closure All SGCH offices will be closed from Friday 3 April and will reopen on Tuesday 7 April. For urgent matters, please call 1800 573 370.

From chef to banking, to making a difference in health across NSW — Ebony’s journey is one to be proud of 💚 A former Strive Scholar and proud Gamilaraay and Dunghutti woman, Ebony now works with the NSW Government, contributing to better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. “The scholarship supported me while I was studying a Bachelor of Business. Living alone in St George Community Housing, that extra support helped me stay focused and keep going,” Ebony said. If you’re studying at TAFE, University or College and living in an SGCH home, you may be eligible for a $1,500 scholarship to support your studies. Applications close Tuesday 31 March. Apply now via the link in bio.

🎓 Strive Tertiary Scholarships are now open. Professional musician @tjjamesmusicofficial says the scholarship supported him to do a Bachelor of Composition and Production. TJ was born with Cerebral Palsy, but it’s his passion for music which defines him – along with an unshakable belief that “anything’s possible”. Follow your curiosity. If you’re a TAFE, University or College student living in an SGCH home, you may be eligible to apply for $1,500 to support your studies. ⏰ Applications close Tuesday 31 March — don’t miss out. Apply via the link in bio.

Our CEO, Debi Marriott-Lavery joined a powerful International Women’s Day panel hosted by the Australasian Housing Institute, alongside leaders Rebecca Pinkstone, Jennifer Westacott, Jayde Ward and Simone Parsons. They talked about complex challenges facing the social a housing sector with curiosity, honesty and a shared belief that “it takes a village”. There was strong sense of camaraderie. And an important acknowledgment that housing and health are inseparable. Debi reflected on her early career as a nurse in some of the UK’s toughest inner‑city areas, where she witnessed first-hand the link between poor health and poor housing. “Time after time, I saw people coming through the health system simply because they were living in unsafe or inadequate housing - and so many were women. That’s why I moved into supported housing, particularly to help women facing domestic violence and homelessness.” The panel also talked about the complexities faced by residents who struggle to maintain a home after long periods of trauma or instability. Debi said “many people coming from homelessness or with mental health issues haven’t had the chance to build basic living skills. Some are incredibly lonely. We need to understand the individual - their needs, their vulnerabilities - and use data intelligently to ensure we place people where they can truly belong." Minister Rose Jackson closed with a powerful reminder that International Women’s Day began as a movement for housing justice - and that progress continues because of the women leading the sector today. A huge thanks to ahi for hosting a meaningful discussion - one that reinforced the critical role women play in driving housing reform and creating safer futures. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #WomenInLeadership #Leadership #GenderEquality #SocialImpact #CommunityImpact #Housing #AffordableHousing #DomesticViolenceAwareness @debimarriottlavery

✨ Celebrating the powerhouse women on the frontlines of community housing this International Women’s Day ✨ Today at our Liverpool HQ, we gathered for an inspiring event with a panel of women from our frontline teams. They bravely shared stories of trauma, strength, survival - and how those experiences led them to work at SGCH to support women and children who need safety, care, and a place to call home. 💛 One panellist said something that stopped the room: “When you can talk about your past without sadness or anger, you gain a kind of superpower to help someone else.” There were tears. There was laughter. There was so much heart. And above all, there was a deep reminder of the empathy, purpose and fierce determination that frontline workers bring to our community every single day. 🏡 At SGCH, we currently support more than 1,000 women in Sydney who are vulnerable or at risk, but we know the need is growing, and we’re committed to doing more. Our Group CEO, @debimarriottlavery , summed it up, saying: “I’m so proud to be part of an organisation with such strong, fierce females who have overcome adversity and show up in the most amazingly positive way.” To honour the incredible network of services supporting women in crisis, our teams made donations to: 🤝 Women’s Housing Company 🤝 Aboriginal Women and Children’s Crisis Service If you or someone you know needs support, you can find information about safe housing and services on our website. 💛 #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #SGCH #CommunityHousing #WomenSupportingWomen #StrongerTogether #EmpoweredWomenEmpowerWomen

Our 2026 round of Strive Tertiary Scholarships are now open with $135,000 earmarked to support students in 2026. If you’re studying at Uni, TAFE or College and live in an SGCH home, you can apply for a tertiary scholarship valued at $1,500 to support your studies. Applications are open from 1 – 31 March. For more information, visit sgch.com.au. Need assistance with your application? Call our Housing Plus team via the Customer Care Hub on 1800 573 370. Strive Scholarships are more than financial support – they are a vote for confidence in the students who call SGCH home. #SGCHstrive2026

Strive Scholarships turns 20 in 2026 🎉 This week at @liverpoolpowerhouse , we celebrated 200 school students with $200,000 in scholarships to support school essentials, tutoring and extracurricular activities. This year alone, the program will invest $300,000 in 300 students from Kindergarten to PhD level! Thank you to our inspiring former Strive Scholars, special guests and sponsors for helping young people believe in themselves and their dreams. Because SGCH is more than bricks and mortar - we invest in the people who call us home. Special thanks to Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of NSW, @governornsw and Charishma Kaliyanda MP @ckaliyanda for showing your support on the day. A shout out to former Strive Scholars Ebony Thompson and Tim Murdoch, whose successful career journeys continue to inspire students to believe in their potential. Thank you to our partners including Deicorp @deicorpproperties for sponsoring the Fouad Deiri OAM Strive Scholarship, supporting two high school students who aspire to careers in construction. Together with our sponsors and partners, we are expanding opportunities for the next generation. Thank you for your contributions: @deicorpproperties , SR Construction, Asset Group Services, Phoenix Fire Safety and @thesmithfamilyaus #SGCHStrive2026

Happy New Year from everyone at SGCH 🎉 Thank you to our customers, colleagues and partners who make our work possible every day. We look forward to continuing to support our communities in 2026.

SGCH wishes all of our customers and team members a wonderful festive break!✨ A reminder that our office hours are changing during the holidays. 📌 Liverpool, Redfern, Bonnyrigg and St Leonards offices are closed on public holidays only. Office hours on 24 December and 31 January are 9am-3pm. 📌 Greenway, Riverwood and Fairfield are closed from 22 January to 12 January 2026. If you need to report an urgent repair, please call us on 1800 573 370 and you'll be transferred to our after-hours service.