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Strive Scholarships are a “vote of confidence” in future generations

Strive Scholarships are a “vote of confidence” in future generations

21 March 2025

Gerry was a Strive Scholar from year nine, and today is studying a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws degree, while pursuing a career in the public service.

SGCH Acting CEO Joe Achmar champions bold investment in Affordable Housing in Canberra

SGCH Acting CEO Joe Achmar champions bold investment in Affordable Housing in Canberra

17 February 2025

Our Acting Group CEO, Joe Achmar, was in Canberra this week, joining PowerHousing Australia and Community Housing Industry Association to advocate for greater investment in social and affordable housing. He also met with Australian Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, and the office of Federal Housing Minister, Clare O'Neil, to continue these discussions.

SGCH’s hamper help from bright young minds

SGCH’s hamper help from bright young minds

17 December 2024

It’s not every day SGCH gets a call from a 17-year-old who’s offering 90 hampers filled with essentials that can ease a customer’s transition from homelessness to being housed.

SGCH holiday office hours

SGCH holiday office hours

16 December 2024

SGCH offices will have different opening and closing arrangements over the holiday period.

SGCH creates housing options for those in need of social housing including those who have experienced street sleeping

SGCH creates housing options for those in need of social housing including those who have experienced street sleeping

14 October 2024

SGCH has officially opened its latest social housing development in Canterbury, including units provided as part of the NSW Government’s Together Home program for those experiencing chronic homelessness.

SGCH partners with EDQ and Bric Housing to deliver 152 social and affordable Queensland homes

SGCH partners with EDQ and Bric Housing to deliver 152 social and affordable Queensland homes

16 September 2024

SGCH is pleased to be selected by Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) as the preferred proponent to deliver social and affordable housing in the Carseldine village of north Brisbane, in what would be its first project announced outside NSW.  

Important update about SGCH’s Hurstville office relocation

Important update about SGCH’s Hurstville office relocation

31 July 2024

We are excited to announce that SGCH’s head office in Liverpool will open on Monday, 16 September 2024.

Changes to SGCH’s executive leadership

Changes to SGCH’s executive leadership

29 July 2024

SGCH announced today that Group CEO Scott Langford has accepted an offer to become Housing Australia’s next CEO and will step down from SGCH. Joe Achmar will be appointed as Acting Group CEO.  

SGCH’s Hurstville office is relocating to Liverpool

SGCH’s Hurstville office is relocating to Liverpool

12 June 2024

In spring 2024, SGCH’s Hurstville office will relocate to a new facility in Liverpool, with no impact on other SGCH offices.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits innovative affordable housing development in Westmead

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits innovative affordable housing development in Westmead

22 May 2024

AXA IM Alts and SGCH, together with project partners Deicorp and Housing Australia, hosted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Treasurer Jim Chalmers, and Minister for Housing The Hon. Julie Collins MP at the site of a pioneering housing development under construction in Westmead.

SGCH welcomes federal budget measures to deliver more social and affordable housing

SGCH welcomes federal budget measures to deliver more social and affordable housing

14 May 2024

The 2024 federal budget is pulling multiple levers to deliver more social and affordable housing and rental relief. It is also clear that the government recognises the importance of partnerships with community housing providers to bring capital and capability together to put more keys in doors, SGCH Group CEO Scott Langford said.

Housing system is broke and broken, but government alone can’t solve this crisis

Housing system is broke and broken, but government alone can’t solve this crisis

14 May 2024

Last weekend, when I had family visiting, I witnessed my three-year-old nephew making a structure out of papers in my study. He wants to be a builder, like his dad, and is always making something.

Behind the door, there’s not much more to $11.3 billion housing announcement

Behind the door, there’s not much more to $11.3 billion housing announcement

11 May 2024

The Albanese Government has announced a headline investment of $11.3 billion to build more homes for more Australians.

SGCH’s Closing the Gender Pay Gap Employer Statement FY 2024/25

SGCH’s Closing the Gender Pay Gap Employer Statement FY 2024/25

7 May 2024

SGCH is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all our team members, regardless of gender, have equal opportunities for pay, growth, and success. We recognise the existence of the Gender Pay Gap (GPG) nationally and globally and we are dedicated to addressing and eliminating disparities within our organisation.

SGCH welcomes progress towards more homes

SGCH welcomes progress towards more homes

12 April 2024

St George Community Housing (SGCH), the largest community housing provider in NSW, has welcomed the NSW Government announcement of major planning changes for Transport Oriented Development that will enable delivery of more homes within 400m of identified stations.

SGCH partners with NEC to realise ambitions of growth and efficiency

SGCH partners with NEC to realise ambitions of growth and efficiency

11 March 2024

Following a rigorous procurement process, SGCH is pleased to announce that we are partnering with NEC to deliver and implement a new housing management software solution.