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Counted staff
10
self-reported band not used
Office countries
1
1 address
Company type
Nonprofit
self-reported
Description
Havelock Housing Association provides a range of affordable housing options for people who are experiencing financial disadvantage, and specialised accommodation for people with a disability in the ACT and Southern NSW region.
Havelock House opened in 1951, and became home to public servants. There was less demand for hostel accommodation during the 1970s, and under The Hon Malcolm Fraser’s government in 1981, the sale of Havelock House was announced. The sale did not proceed, and a small section of the building became an office for the Australian Federal Police.
In 1983, the first Hawke Ministry handed over full control and use of the building to the AFP despite intense lobbying by various welfare groups. The decision, when made public, elicited a quick and powerful response from concerned community groups. By early July a picket line was in place outside Havelock House, which remained in place for 16 weeks through a Canberra winter.
The Australian Social Welfare Union coordinated the picket with support from the ACT Council of Social Services. Numerous unions, community organisations and hundreds of individuals gave their time.
The picket ended in December 1983 with a settlement, which committed the government to:
- Transfer Havelock House to low-cost housing use when alternative office accommodation was built for the AFP
- Undertake an inquiry into homelessness in the ACT and surrounding regions.
The building was officially handed over from the Department of Territories to Havelock Housing Association on 10th April 1988, and the first residents moved in.
Since then we have ensured affordable accommodation for people on low incomes. Properties in other locations across Canberra gradually came under the Association’s management and today we are one of the largest Community Housing providers in the ACT.
Havelock Housing is now a nationally registered as a Tier 2 Community Housing Provider, and one of the largest social housing providers in the ACT.
Specialties
All 5 specialties
- Social Housing
- Community housing
- Housing and Accommodation
- Affordable Housing
- Accessible housing
Locations
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Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | AU |
All codes: AU
Addresses
- AU85 Northbourne Avenue, Turner, ACT 2612; Canberra, ACT 2612Primary
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at Havelock Housing Association?
The record holds 10 counted staff profiles at January 2026. Its self-reported band sits above that count and is not published as a headcount.
Where does Havelock Housing Association have offices?
One address on record, Australia only. Primary: 85 Northbourne Avenue, Turner, ACT 2612, Canberra, ACT 2612.
Has Havelock Housing Association raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
What does Havelock Housing Association list as its specialties?
Five tags on the brand's own list, among them community housing, social housing and affordable housing.
Which companies are listed alongside Havelock Housing Association?
Nine peer profiles on record: Fearless Women and YWCA Canberra.