Resident Stories
Resident stories
Housing Choices Australia aims to create thriving and inclusive communities where residents feel a sense of belonging.
Our residents are at the heart of every part of our decision making. Read their stories below.
Making a home his own
October 13 2026
Michael takes pride in looking after his home. Since moving into his own apartment in Brunswick, Victoria, he has been enjoying the everyday things that come with having a place of his own: keeping it clean, doing his laundry, heading out for walks, shopping and coffee in the neighbourhood. Michael’s apartment is one of HCA’s...
Growing into life at Swift Walk
October 13 2026
Nearly a year after moving into their home at Swift Walk, Thangjam says the biggest change isn’t the apartment itself. It’s the peace of mind that comes with knowing his family has somewhere secure to call home. “Since moving here, we’ve had a secure place to live,” he says. “My wife and our little boy...
Finding his place
October 13 2026
More than 10 years after joining the social housing waitlist, Les had almost stopped expecting the phone call. “It just came out of the blue,” he says. “I was delighted.” The 74-year-old had been living with his son and daughter-in-law while waiting for a home of his own. Receiving the offer of a one-bedroom apartment...
‘I’ve never looked back’: Enjoying life at Queens Walk
October 13 2026
Julie has lived at Queens Walk for nearly 12 years and says she wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. “I’m so happy here,” she says. “I’ve never looked back, this really is home.” Julie was one of the first tenants to move in when Housing Choices Tasmania took over management of the complex in 2014....
Len’s story: From homelessness to housing
August 05 2026
As he walked through the streets of Perth, Len suddenly reached for his keys. Then he stopped. “For the first time that I could remember in my life… I didn’t have any keys.” “That’s when reality bites.” Just hours earlier, Len had handed back the keys to his rental home. When he was 60, a...
