Resident Stories
Resident stories
Housing Choices Australia aims to create thriving and inclusive communities where residents feel a sense of belonging.
Our residents are at the heart of every part of our decision making. Read their stories below.
‘I’ve never looked back’: Enjoying life at Queens Walk
November 14 2025
Julie has lived at Queens Walk for nearly 12 years and says she wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. “I’m so happy here,” she says. “I’ve never looked back, this really is home.” Julie was one of the first tenants to move into Queens Walk when Housing Choices Tasmania took over management of the complex...
Rebuilding a Life: Jacinta’s story of resilience and belonging
November 07 2025
When Jacinta, a proud Wirangu woman, moved into her Housing Choices Australia (HCA) apartment in Adelaide earlier this year, it marked the beginning of a new chapter — one filled with stability, purpose and hope. Today, Jacinta is not only a proud HCA resident but also a Customer Service Officer and the First Nations Apprentice/Trainee...
From Homelessness to Home Ownership: Michelle’s Journey to Stability, Sobriety and Independence
April 28 2025
It all started with a small step. When Michelle first walked through the doors of Catherine House, she couldn’t have imagined how profoundly her life was about to change. Homeless, separated from her daughter, and struggling with substance dependency, Michelle was trapped in a downward spiral. “I was really, really struggling with my mental health,”...
Tadros on finding harmony in Australia
October 15 2024
In 2015, Housing Choices resident Tadros and his two teenage children Carla and Youssef arrived in Australia from Egypt. “People who come to Australia, they are looking for three things. They are looking to live in a safe place, live in a lawful country, and to belong.” Tadros explained. One of his early memories is...
Youth Advocate Reggie Shows the Way
October 10 2024
Reggie is a person who wears many hats: social justice volunteer, housing advocate, child welfare worker, tertiary student and last but not least, singer in a pop choir. “I love doing different things,” Reggie said. “The other big part of my life is online. The friends I hang out with the most are part of...
