WHO WE ARE
Our journey has been marked by determination and perseverance, and today, we proudly stand as the conduit for a National First Nations Voice on housing. NATSIHA is committed to reshaping the housing landscape for the betterment of First Nations peoples.
As the national peak body, our role is clear: we champion community-controlled housing solutions to ensure that every First Nations individual and family has access to safe, secure, and culturally fitting housing across Australia.
What sets us apart is our unwavering belief in the power of self-determination and community engagement. By empowering First Nations communities to shape their own housing solutions, we’re not only addressing the housing emergency but also contributing to closing the gap – a significant step towards achieving equity and improved outcomes for First Nations people in all aspects of life.
Our commitment to independence is the driving force behind our efforts, as we work tirelessly to put the decision-making process in the hands of those who will benefit the most. Together, we are writing a new chapter in the history of First Nations housing, one where self-determination, community involvement, and closing the gap are at the forefront of our mission.
Our role as a national peak
Key initiatives
Sector Strengthening Plan
Housing Policy Partnership
Formal partnership and shared decision making
Building the Community Controlled Sector
Transforming Government Organisations
Shared Access To Data And Information
Aboriginal Community-Controlled Housing stands as a powerful embodiment of self-determination, cultural preservation, and equitable empowerment, fostering a foundation where First Nations communities can thrive, heal, and perpetuate their unique heritage for present and future generations.
A National Voice
Our state peak members work together, leveraging diverse perspectives and local strengths, to advocate for policy changes, share resources, and create housing solutions rooted in our cultural heritage. We proudly support the First Nations Housing Sector, amplifying our collective voice, driving positive change, and ensuring housing equality for all.
We are working to make sure there is Peak representation in all States and Territories and are engaging with networks of organisations in each jurisdiction that do not currently have Peak representation.
News
"Funding for First Nation outcomes must be placed directly in the hands of First Nation communities. Empowerment and community control are non-negotiable keys to real progress."
-- Rob Macfarlane, CEO NATSIHA
"NATSIHA is an important voice in the national conversation, filling knowledge gaps, and leading the advocacy we need to close the gap in First Nation’s housing and homelessness."
-- Kate Colvin, CEO Homelessness Australia
"The work of NATSIHA will optimise overall health and wellbeing and improve employment opportunities, access to education, connection to the community and sense of home."
-- The Honourable Julie Collins MP
"We demand the authority and stewardship over the resources that are meant to uplift our communities. It’s time for a new era of accountability and progress, and we won’t settle for less."
-- Tom Slockee, Chair NATSIHA
WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE TRADITIONAL OWNERS AND CUSTODIANS OF THE LAND ON WHICH WE WORK AND LIVE, AND RECOGNISE THEIR CONTINUING CONNECTION TO LAND, WATER AND COMMUNITY. WE ALSO PAY OUR RESPECTS TO ELDERS PAST, PRESENT AND EMERGING.