Resources

Explore a variety of helpful resources provided by Birribee.

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This page brings together guides, information and practical resources to support tenants, property partners and community members working with Birribee.

We aim to make information clear, easy to find and useful. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, our team is here to help.

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Koori Renters Kit

Birribee encourages all of its tenants to engage with educational pieces that can help with navigating the complexity of managing a tenancy. Tenants Union of NSW in collaboration with the network of Aboriginal Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service (ATAAS) have produced the Koori Renters Kit. Koori Renters Kit | Tenants’ Union

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Separate Water Meter Factsheet

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Shared Water Meter Factsheet

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Diversity Equity and Inclusion Policy

We are proud of the richness of our workforce which includes many Aboriginal people… Alongside the focus on Aboriginality within the workforce there are other...

Birribee Policies

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Making a complaint or appeal – Guide

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Birribee Policies

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SHS Client Rights and Responsibilities – Guide

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Easy Access Guides

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Rent Subsidy Application Form

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Tenants

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Receipt of Keys

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Tenants

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Notice to Vacate Form

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Tenants

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General Consent to Exchange information

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Centrelink Income Confirmation Consent Authority Form

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Centrelink Deduction and Confirmation Services Multiple Consent

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Tenants

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Water Charging Policy

This policy explains when tenants pay for water, how charges are calculated, and what to do if you need an exemption or want to appeal. ...

Birribee Policies

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Gifts and benefits policy and procedure

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Birribee Policies

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Eligibility for Social Housing Assistance Policy

This policy provides a guide to the eligibility rules for social housing managed by Birribee Housing. The objective is for Birribee Housing to have robust...

Birribee Policies

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SHS Client Rights and Responsibilities

A policy for how Birribee Housing will respect the rights of homelessness program clients....

Homelessness Clients

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Serious Incident Diary

Birribee tenancies exist under the Residential Tenancies Act (2010) NSW, this includes the expectations as set out in s.51(1)(a-c) s.51(1) A tenant must not do...

Tenants

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Review of Decisions First Tier Appeal Application

This form is to be completed by a Tenant to appeal a decision made Birribee Housing. Please attach any relevant documentation or additional information that...

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Requesting Repairs and Maintenance Fact Sheet

When issues arise in tenants’ homes, we want to be the first people they reach out to. Our Approach Communication is the key: We know...

Tenants

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Records, Information Privacy and Confidentiality Policy

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Birribee Policies

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Property Modification Request Form

This form is to be used for any request to modify a property managed by the Birribee Housing. If you have any questions or need...

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Notice to Vacate Birribee Housing

This form is to be completed when a tenant wants to vacate their property. For information or assistance with this form, phone our office on...

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NCAT Witness Statement

This form is to be completed by a person making a written statement for the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal about an incident relating to...

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Housing Statement

This form is to be completed by an applicant/tenant of social housing to make a statement. This statement MUST be witnessed by a Birribee Housing...

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Employment Income Details

This form is to be completed by the employer to confirm the income details for their employee who is a client of social housing. For...

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Domestic Violence Notice to Terminate Tenancy

This form is to be completed when a tenant wishes to terminate a residential tenancy agreement on or after the day this notice is given,...

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Complaints and Appeals Policy

This policy outlines the requirements for dealing with: • complaints about the services provided by Birribee Housing and its staff • appeals against decisions made...

Birribee Policies

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Birribee Tenant Handbook

Welcome to Birribee Housing! This Tenant Handbook will help you to understand everything you need to know about your tenancy with us....

Easy Access Guides

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Birribee Housing Feedback Form

This form is used to provide feedback to Birribee Housing about its services. Fill in the details below and email tenant@birribee.org.au or lodge with your...

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Application to House an Additional Occupant

Part A of the form is to be completed by the tenant to apply to Birribee Housing for additional people to join their household. If...

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Application for a Statement of Satisfactory Tenancy

This form is to be completed by a tenant or former tenant to request a Statement of Satisfactory Tenancy from Birribee Housing. If you need...

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Aboriginal Housing Office Rent Subsidy Application Form

Learn about the rights and responsibilities of tenants....

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Acknowledgement and Agreement to Repay Debt

This form is to be completed by a client to acknowledge and agree to repay a debt owed to a social housing provider. For information...

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Aboriginal Housing Office Centrelink Income Confirmation Consent Authority Form

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