More than 100 former and current residents, staff, volunteers, partners, and support workers will gather to celebrate Link Wentworth鈥檚 40 years of providing social housing across Sydney, including in the Hawkesbury.
From humble beginnings, Link Wentworth now manages more than 6,400 homes across Sydney, including 750 properties in the Hawkesbury, with homes in Richmond, South Windsor, Bligh Park, and Wilberforce. It also operates a Specialist 星空视频lessness Service to help connect clients with support services to access long-term stable housing and support.
鈥淪ocial housing is more important than ever as the cost of living and housing crises continue to pressure individuals and families. Link Wentworth is committed to working with local, state and federal governments and the private sector to make sure that we secure funding for new and much needed housing within the Hawkesbury region 鈥� now is the time to build upon our history, and work with partners to do more,鈥� Link Wentworth CEO Andrew McAnulty said.
鈥淭o address the need to provide better services for people under housing stress and experiencing homelessness we established the Hawkesbury Community Support Hub in May 2023. We run it in partnership with St Matthews Anglican Church in Windsor to provide a 鈥榦ne-stop-shop’ where people can access housing support, financial advice, and disability assistance all under one roof,鈥� Mr McAnulty said.
A not-for-profit, Link Wentworth has a long history in providing a range of services and homes in the region, including the Hawkesbury鈥檚 first ever refuge for women, children and their pets. Following decades of advocacy, the four purpose-built, self-contained units were opened in May 2023 and the service is now expanding, with an additional two independent apartments.
鈥淥ur service for women and children escaping domestic violence operates exclusively in the region, with specialist caseworkers providing up to 12 months intensive case management to support women and children to leave unsafe homes,鈥� Mr McAnulty said.
Link Wentworth is one of Australia鈥檚 largest providers of safe, secure, and affordable housing. Media is invited to attend the 40-year celebration and conduct interviews.
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.