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Affordable Housing Strategy 2010-2010: Key Highlights Key highlights of the implementation of the Affordable Housing Strategy 2010-2020: Opening Doors to Affordable Housing Affordable Housing Strategy 2010-2020 - Progress Report 1 Jan 2010 to 30 Jun 2012 Progress report of the implementation of the Affordable Housing Strategy 2010-2020: Opening Doors to Affordable Housing Ancillary Dwellings Fact Sheet Information on adding an ancillary dwelling to your home. Asbestos Information for Tenants The Housing Authority has the long term aim of ensuring all buildings within its portfolio are free of materials containing asbestos. Assessable Income Payments Assessable income is defined as any income which is regular, ongoing and provided to meet the general costs of living for the purpose of calculating rent. Caravan Park Closures A long stay tenant is someone who stays in a caravan park for longer than three months either under a periodic tenancy or a fixed term agreement. Co-resident Carer Fact Sheet This fact sheet explains rent calculations, eligibility and applying for rent concession for a residing co-resident carer. Evidence Requirements Fact Sheet GROH - Escalation Maintenance Service The Department of Communities has established a dedicated maintenance escalation service for GROH tenants. GROH - Fact Sheet Information on the Government Regional Officers' Housing (GROH) Program. Hedland Aboriginal Home Ownership Program - FAQs How to Read Your Statement How to read your Housing Authority Statement of Accounts. KEEP Initiative - Fact Sheet The Kimberley Employment & Enterprise Program aims to maximise employment and economic development opportunities for local Aboriginal people in the Kimberley region. KEEP Initiative - FAQ Frequently asked questions regarding the Kimberley Employment & Enterprise Program. Protocol for Caravan Park Closures A guide to agencies’ responses in assisting long-stay tenants during a caravan park closure in Western Australia Public Housing Rent Calculation Changes The Department of Communities (Housing) is committed to making sure that rent charges are fair and equitable for all public housing tenants. Public Works Find out how public works are relevant to the Department of Communities RCD and Smoke Alarms Learn how to test RCDs and smoke alarms in your home. Remote Aboriginal Housing Emergency Plumbing Properties located in a remote Aboriginal community and managed by the Department of Communities can have approved emergency plumbing repairs completed by a qualified environmental health representative. Remote Aboriginal Housing Reporting Maintenance Factsheet Housing Direct is the Department of Communities' entry point for tenants, regional staff and contractors to report urgent maintenance issues. Thrive Client Fact Sheet The Thrive program provides early intervention and support for clients to build life skills and maintain their household.