House of Assembly: Tuesday, November 27, 2018

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Grant Programs

In reply to Ms COOK (Hurtle Vale) (25 September 2018). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services): The South Australian Housing Authority has advised:

The following table provides the allocation of grant program/funds for 2017-18 and across the forward estimates. SA Housing Authority was not a separate agency until 1 July 2018. Information for 2017-18 is included in the Department of Human Services response.

Grant program/fund name Purpose of grant program/fund 2017-18 Estimated result $000 2018-19 Budget $000 2019-20 Estimate $000 2020-21 Estimate $000 2021-22 Estimate $000
National Housing & Homelessness Agreement (NHHA)—Specialist Homelessness Services To provide grant funding to Specialist Homelessness Service Providers. - 69,266 68,921 71,521 71,518
Private Rental Assistance Program (PRAP) To provide financial assistance to households experiencing difficulty establishing a tenancy in the private rental market. - 13,635 14,136 14,616 15,105
National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) To provide an annual financial incentive to housing providers for up to ten years if eligibility requirements continue to be met. - 8,542 8,491 8,159 7,461
Emergency Accommodation Assistance To provide financial assistance into budget hotels or motels for people who need emergency - 4,405 4,420 4,370 4,320
National Partnership on Remote Housing (NPRH) To contribute to addressing housing need, building more sustainable remote housing management systems; increasing Indigenous employment, workforce participation and education opportunities, housing options and home ownership; and supporting the outcomes of the National Affordable Housing Agreement and National Indigenous Reform Agreement. - 11,844 0 0 0
CBD Respite Facility Financial contribution to the construction of a facility that comprises 18 purpose-built, flexible serviced apartments available for short-term stays for people with a disability and their carers. - 5,580 0 0 0
Affordable Housing Grants Affordable Housing Grants are a subsidy paid to HomeStart Finance in respect of the EquityStart loan product. The EquityStart loan is a subsidised loan to assist public housing tenants buy or build their own home. - 648 306 0 0
Other Grants & Subsidies 136 181 226 272


Carryovers from 2017-18 financial year

Note: this table only includes carryovers from 2017-18.

Grant program/fund name Purpose of grant program/fund 2017-18 Estimated result $000 2018-19 Budget $000 2019-20 Estimate $000 2020-21 Estimate $000 2021-22 Estimate $000
National Partnership on Remote Housing (NPRH) To contribute to addressing housing need, building more sustainable remote housing management systems; increasing Indigenous employment, workforce participation and education opportunities, housing options and home ownership; and supporting the outcomes of the National Affordable Housing Agreement and National Indigenous Reform Agreement. - 4,075 0 0 0


The following table details the commitment of grants in 2017-18:

The SA Housing Authority was not a separate agency until 1 July 2018. Information is included in the Department of Human Services response.