ABOUT US
Common Ground Canberra advocates for the development of Common Ground initiatives in Canberra. Common Ground is the national capital's first low-cost supportive housing initiative focused on providing quality tenant outcomes for people who have experienced chronic homelessness.
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The Common Ground Canberra Board are responsible for advocating for new developments. Common Ground Dickson is managed by CHC in partnership with YWCA and Common Ground Gungahlin is managed by Argyle Housing in partnership with Northside Community Service. Tenancy enquiries should be directed to these organisations.
WHO WE SERVE
Common Ground Canberra assists the most vulnerable chronically homeless people in the community. These are people who have been homeless continuously for six months or more, or who have experience multiple episodes of primary homelessness over a 12 month period. They often have substantial barriers to housing stability such as a disability, mental illness or substance misuse disorder. Common Ground Canberra also targets low-income earners who are unable to access other affordable housing options.
WHERE ARE WE LOCATED
There are two Common Ground communities in Canberra. These are located in Gungahlin and Dickson. Both sites provide social and affordable housing.
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Common Ground Gungahlin has 40 one bedroom apartments.
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Common Ground Dickson has a mix of one. two and three bedroom apartments.
EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS?
Contact First Canberra if you are homeless and wish to apply to be a tenant at either property.
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Call 1800 176 468
Email: actcis@salvationarmy.org.au
Website: First Canberra
LOOKING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING?
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If you would like to enquire and/or apply for housing at Common Ground Gungahlin please contact the friendly and experienced tenancy management team from Argyle Housing.
The team at Argyle Housing are more than happy to assist with your tenancy enquiries and are available Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm
Phone: 02 6241 0352
Email: commonground@argylehousing.com.au
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