Wentworth Community Housing in Penrith, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

Wentworth Community Housing

Locality: Penrith, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4777 8000

Address: Borec House, Suite 1002, Level 1, 29-57 Station Street 2750 Penrith, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.wentworth.org.au

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23.01.2022 In early 2019, Lionel was facing homelessness after losing his job as a result of chronic health issues. Wentworth caseworker Joseph was able to help him out, and eventually suggest that Lionel move into one of the properties developed as part of our Garden Flat pilot. We’ve been exploring the concept of low-cost garden flats for people on very low incomes for a number of yearswhen a Penrith property owner expressed interested, Wentworth jumped at the chance to put our ideas... into action. Lionel moved into his new home, built from two shipping containers, in June and is already noticing the difference some extra money and space makes. I feel comfortable and safe, and I love it out there on the verandah in the sun, he says. Read Lionel’s full story in the #WentworthAnnualReport2020 here: https://bit.ly/377uuZr

21.01.2022 Thanks to a special exemption from the NSW Minister for Health, Santa Claus is still coming to town And he won’t have to quarantine!

21.01.2022 Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay

20.01.2022 Riverstone Neighbourhood Centre is celebrating NAIDOC Week online! Have a look at their page to see how you can take part

14.01.2022 The #WentworthAnnualReport2020 is now live! We’re proud to look back on all the achievements from our staff, tenants and wider community. Over the coming days, we’ll be sharing our favourite highlights and stories from the report. In the meantime, if you’d like to take a peek at what 2020 has looked like for us, follow this link: https://bit.ly/377uuZr #WentworthCommunityHousing

13.01.2022 Always Was, Always Will Be As NAIDOC Week celebrations kick off around the country, Wentworth wants to take this opportunity to honour and pay respect to our Aboriginal tenants, staff and community members. This year’s theme, Always Was Always Will Be, recognises that First Nations people have lived and cared for this country and its lands for over 65,000 years.... This land always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Wentworth acknowledges the Darug, Gundungurra and Wiradjuri people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

11.01.2022 Our Community Roadshow events have been fun, friendly and most importantly... COVID-safe! Keeping in touch with our community, sharing a cuppa and having a chinwag is a really important part of what we do at Wentworth. This year has made it difficult to see our tenants as much as we would like, so the team has really cherished the recent opportunity to catch up and say hello! (And we hope the feeling is mutual!) Here are some photos from our October and November events in ...Penrith and South Windsor, with all the proper safety procedures in place. Keep a look out for an upcoming meet up near you! #Community #WentworthCommunityHousing #SocialHousing #AffordableHousing

06.01.2022 By 2030, Blacktown is expected to experience an extra five to 10 days above 35 degrees This Friday 13 November, Blacktown City Council is holding a free webinar for residents on keeping your home naturally cool. It will offer expert advice on beating the heatthrough planting trees and increasing canopy cover around your home. Follow this link to register and find out more: https://bit.ly/2HZl61J

05.01.2022 Christmas is kicking off in the Hawkesbury! Next Saturday 28 November, East Kurrajong School of Arts is holding their annual Christmas Twilight Markets. From 4pm until 8pm, you can browse local goods, pick up some handmade prezzies, mingle with your fellow community members and get in the Christmas spirit. ... For more information, head here: https://bit.ly/3kH3GEg

04.01.2022 Wentworth has permanently housed 18 rough sleepers under the #TogetherHome program One couple, Shauni and Adam, had been homeless for six and two years respectively before being connected with the program. Along with their new home, Shauni and Adam have access to wrap-around services that will help them integrate back into the community and break the cycle of disadvantage. Earlier this month, they told the Western Weekender that the program has given them a second chance ... Read their full story below. Thank you to the NSW Government for providing funding for this crucial program.