As the housing and cost of living crises continue, 100 former and current residents, staff, volunteers, partners, and support workers will gather to celebrate Link Wentworth鈥檚 40 years of providing social and affordable housing across Sydney, including in the Blue Mountains.
Not-for-profit Link Wentworth manages around 6,400 homes across Sydney, including almost 600 homes in the Blue Mountains. The properties include social housing, transitional housing, and crisis accommodation.
鈥淪ocial and affordable housing is more important than ever as the cost of living and housing crises continue to pressure individuals and families,鈥� Link Wentworth CEO Andrew McAnulty said.
鈥淟ink Wentworth is committed to working with local, state and federal governments, and the private sector, to make sure we secure funding for new and much-needed housing in and around the Blue Mountains. Now is the time to build upon our history, and work with partners to do more.鈥�
Mr McAnulty said Link Wentworth was proud to be part of the Blue Mountains community.
“Our Katoomba Community Support Hub brings together 40 providers once every month so those facing housing stress and homelessness can access the services they need in a 鈥榦ne stop support shop’. It’s an innovative and trauma-informed approach, breaking down barriers for people who have traditionally struggled to access key services,” he said.
鈥淥ur local Specialist 星空视频lessness Services include domestic and family violence support, tenancy support, assertive outreach, and case management.鈥�
Mr McAnulty said Link Wentworth was continuing to invest in the region, including renovating homes.
鈥淲e recently replaced the roof of a five-building complex in Katoomba. This was a huge and expensive undertaking and shows our commitment to providing a safe and pleasant place to live for residents who call these buildings home,鈥� he said.
鈥淲e also regularly host 鈥楧rop-In Sessions鈥� where residents can come by to ask Link Wentworth staff questions; and every year, we host an End-of-Year Party for local residents to celebrate the festive season.鈥�
Media enquiries
Eva Gerencer, Chief Communications Officer
eva.gerencer@linkwentworth.org.au
0427 926 588
Link Wentworth wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which we work and pay our respect to the Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.