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.
Jo-Ann’s Place: A Fresh Start in Hobart
May 29 2026
For many years, Jo lived in a rural home surrounded by bushland and wide-open spaces. It had been the right place to raise her children, but as she got older and the children moved out, things were becoming harder to manage. The large garden, uneven outdoor areas and daily house and garden work were no...
A place to grow, together
January 27 2026
When Thangjam, his wife Kristine, and their newborn son Jacob were offered a home with Housing Choices Australia, it came at a time when their family needed stability most. Thangjam and his family are a proud multicultural household living in Melbourne. Before moving into their new home in Swift Walk, Thangjam and Kristine had spent years in shared housing, moving between suburbs...
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...
