A Haasts Bluff Homecoming
Kathleen Dixon and Douglas Multa, two respected elders and leaders, are excited to return to their home community of Haasts Bluff, where they have been allocated a home from the NT social housing waitlist.
Having lived in temporary and shared accommodation, on a remote outstation, since January 2023, the move back home marks a significant and heartwarming milestone for the couple.
The pair have long expressed a deep desire to reconnect with their home community, family, and country. The return is not only culturally important for them, but also brings much-needed stability and privacy during this stage of their lives.
While they currently reside in shared family homes, this limits their independence and comfort, underscoring the importance of this new housing opportunity. The allocation will allow the couple to live independently and close to their family and support networks. They will also benefit from greater access to essential services, like aged care, which is more readily available in Haasts Bluff - supporting their wellbeing for the years to come.
The allocation aligns closely with our shared commitment to supporting elders, facilitating culturally appropriate housing, and making sustainable choices that nurture the bonds between people and place.
Local leaders and community members have warmly welcomed the news, highlighting the profound impact this allocation will have on Kathleen and Douglas’s quality of life and connection to their culture and community.
The newly built home is part of the $4 billion National Partnership for Remote Housing NT, which will see up to 2,700 homes built across 73 remote Aboriginal communities over the next decade. In Haasts Bluff, 9 of 10 are already complete.
