Resources and definitions
A summary of the definitions, legislation and regulations used throughout the Aboriginal Housing Registration Guide
Resources
The following resources are available for further information and support:
Aboriginal Navigator, Aboriginal Housing Victoria
The Aboriginal Navigator is a dedicated funded role through the Community Sector Development fund to support Aboriginal Organisations to become registered. The Aboriginal Navigator is responsible for delivering the Supporting Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) Registration Project which includes disbursement of grant funding to assist ACCOs with the registration process. For more information please contact Aboriginal Housing Victoria.
BHB Partnerships Officer, Aboriginal Housing Victoria
The BHB Partnerships Officer is a dedicated funded role to support Aboriginal Organisations get access to BHB Funding. For more information please contact Aboriginal Housing Victoria.
Aboriginal Housing Development Manager, Homes Victoria
The Aboriginal Housing Development Manager’s role within Homes Victoria is to support Aboriginal Organisations get access to funding. For more information please contact Homes Victoria.
The Victorian Housing Registrar
The Victorian Housing Registrar is responsible for providing oversight of community housing and helps to promote a well-regulated, growing and sustainable sector that provides access to safe, secure and affordable housing for Victorians.
Read more about the Victorian Housing Registrar on the website.
Definitions
Aboriginal
Aboriginal Organisation
Community Housing
Affordable Housing
Social Housing
In Victoria there are several legislative frameworks that govern who can access social housing, including how and when they are able to do so.
Legislation and regulations
Residential Tenancies Act
The Housing Act
Registration Categorisation of Rental Housing Agencies