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Housing Project Search - 3rd October 2012
A search is underway in Newcastle for land to build part of a multimillion-dollar development that will house people & disabilities. Ability Options & Compass Housing received $7.3 million from the federal government for capital works.
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Taking a journey back in time, Grow A Star launch - 9th March 2012
Grow A Star initiative launched with laughter and fun. It may have been the launch of an initiative called Grow a Star, but for 150 guests it was more a case of let your hair down and try something many would not have tried for quite some time. Compass Housing took guests on a journey back in time to their childhood days of school sports carnivals & Sunday fun at the Hunter Sports Stadium event.
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Market Closes Door On Hunter's Needy - 14th February 2012
It's time for action on affordable housing, writes Greg Budworth. Last week the Newcastle Herald had a story on the fact that children as young as 11 are among hundreds of homeless youth being turned away from crisis accommodation in the Hunter ("streets of shame 6/2")
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Funds head in the right direction - 19th December 2011
Compass Housing Services has received $9.55 million in NSW Government funding to work with developers to build 55 affordable dwellings in the Hunter.
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NRMA Insurance 2011 Community Grants - 20th July 2011
Compass are proud to announce our successful receipt of a one-off grant of $5000, under the NRMA Insurance 2011 Community Grants program.
Affordable housing residents have stories worth telling - 16th June 2011
In Muswellbrook last month ABC Open ran a 'Potrait of a stranger' workshop at Muswellbrook Library for about half a dozen locals.
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