Our Vision

Empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities to develop, own and manage culturally appropriate, affordable and sustainable housing.

Our Mission

ACHL’s mission is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout Australia to have access to housing that is safe, affordable, appropriate and supportive of health and wellbeing. Through facilitating effective partnerships and relationships ACHL will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to develop, build, manage, operate and own well designed and maintained housing solutions.

ACHL Values

We believe everyone should have equal opportunity to access good quality, affordable and sustainable housing. To achieve that end we share the following values.

  1. Equality
  2. Integrity
  3. Accountability
  4. Culturally Appropriate Practice
  5. Respect
  6. Empowerment

ACHL Principles

Our principles are fundamental to our success. They focus on how we strengthen, maintain and grow our organisation over time. Adhering to each of these principles is how we will become the best and most respected Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander Housing organisation in Australia.

What we can and will promise is to be truthful and honest; act with integrity and honor; and do the right thing. We will work with fierce resolve to make this an organisation of which our communities, people, tenants, and employees can be proud.

  1. We are honest and truthful
  2. We engage
  3. We involve the community
  4. We listen
  5. We are inclusive
  6. We empower
  7. We are committed to real, tangible and ongoing outcomes
  8. We are committed to employment opportunities
  9. We ensure the respect and understanding of cultural heritage

Our Strategic Approach

Outlined below is our Strategic Approach for 2023 – 2026.