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NATSIHA is Hiring

News | 08/12/2023

Two exciting opportunities available!We're excited to announce two fantastic opportunities to join the National Aboriginal
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Housing for Older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Media Releases | 09/09/2023

The right to housing for our older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.We recognise that
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NATSIHA Governance Training

Media Releases | 08/12/2023

NATSIHA is excited to be running a series of Governance Training Workshops for Aboriginal and
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NATSIHA Calls for Government Action on Unfulfilled Commitments in 2024 Budget

Media Releases | 08/12/2023

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association (NATSIHA) acknowledges the housing investments made
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Call to Action: The Federal Government Must Fund the Joint Council Agreed Housing Sector Strengthening Plan

News | 08/12/2023

 ‘A community-controlled organisation implicitly recognises the strength, the expertise and the right to self-determination by
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Housing Policy Partnership

Housing Policy Partnership | 08/12/2023

Last week the Housing Policy Partnership (HPP) came together with government representatives from all states
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A new Partnership with the University of Adelaide

News | 08/12/2023

Thrilled to announce that last week NATSIHA formalised a partnership with the University of Adelaide's Faculty of
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A Historic Investment for Communities in the Northern Territory

News | 08/12/2023

Today marks a significant milestone in addressing the critical housing needs of remote Aboriginal and
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Parliamentary Friends of Housing

News | 08/12/2023

Last week, we were in Canberra with the Aboriginal Housing Victoria (AHV), Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative and Mallee District Aboriginal Services.The
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Working alongside ACHIA

News | 08/12/2023

"We know our mob, we know our business, so not only will you be getting
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COO Zachariah Matysek talks on the National Indigenous Radio Service

News | 08/12/2023

"We know our mob, we know our business, so not only will you be getting
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NATSIHA calls for urgent action to address housing needs and First Nations empowerment following referendum outcome

Media Releases | 20/02/2023

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association (NATSIHA) has mourned the saddening outcome
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Celebrating Black Excellence in the Housing Space

News | 08/12/2023

We are honoured to share our recent experience of spending an afternoon with the Aboriginal Housing
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Developing a Productive Partnership!

News | 08/12/2023

Last Friday, we had the opportunity to spend the day with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport,
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NATIONAL Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association Celebrates Historic Passage of Housing Future Fund Bill with Focus on First Nations Housing

Housing Policy Partnership | Media Releases | 14/09/2023

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association (NATSIHA) warmly applauds the recent passage
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Housing Policy Partnerships

Housing Policy Partnership | 08/12/2023

Last week the Housing Policy Partnership (HPP) came together with government representatives from all states
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Governments must act faster and listen to Productivity Commission recommendations to Close the Gap and tackle Aboriginal homelessness.  

Media Releases | 08/12/2023

Governments must act faster and listen to Productivity Commission recommendations to Close the Gap and
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Passage of housing reforms a strong step forward

Media Releases | 14/09/2023

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association (NATSIHA) warmly applauds the recent passage
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NATSIHA Welcomes Inaugural CEO and COO. Acknowledges Uncle Ivan Simon outgoing Interim CEO

Media Releases | 17/08/2023

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association (NATSIHA) is delighted to announce the
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First Nations people housing needs must be addressed

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up one-fifth of the nation’s homeless population on
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Spokespeople

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Rob Macfarlane
Chief Executive Officer

Rob Macfarlane is a proud Wiradjuri man raised in Western Sydney, with deep connections to Darlington Point, NSW.

With over 20 years of experience as an Executive Leader, Rob has specialised in various areas such as Aboriginal Housing, Aboriginal Employment and Training, and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Cultural Land Management.

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Zachariah Matysek
Chief Operating Officer

Zachariah is a proud Meriam man from the Meuram and Erub Samsep tribes of Zenadth Kes (the Torres Strait). Zachariah is a well experienced senior leader across government and non-profit sectors, and has a proven track record of delivering successful and culturally appropriate policies and services for First Nations Australians.