Built by Grocon, this innovative 6-storey development was designed and constructed to a 5-star green rating. The 104 affordable unit property has 88 self-contained studios. The remainder are 1 or 2-bedroom apartments. There is a 24-hour concierge service in the secure access lobby and on-site tenancy, support and community services are also located on the ground floor.
Based on New York’s innovative Breaking Ground program, Mission Australia Housing manages Sydney’s $32 million Common Ground development in Camperdown. We work in close partnership with Camperdown Support Services to deliver and coordinate on-site support to our tenants. We collaborate with a wide range of external support agencies, government agencies and community organisations to deliver clinical services, training and education programs, life skills and recreational activities. We also actively engage with nearby public housing tenants and the local community.
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Long term homelessness
Traditionally, the long term homeless live in a cycle of surviving on the street, being admitted to hospitals, shelters or prison, and then going back to the street. The stress of surviving each day in this cycle puts a tremendous amount of pressure on people’s mental and physical health. We offer permanent supportive housing, with 52 units allocated to long-term homeless people. We work closely with a range of partners to offer a tailored package of supportive services to each tenant to help them achieve housing stability, connection to care, and improved health and social outcomes.
General housing
Rising rents and a lack of low-cost homes are pushing a growing number of people out of the inner city. Common Ground offers general housing to men and women on a low income who have received priority approval for social housing in New South Wales. Providing general housing is critical to our commitment to foster inclusive, mixed-income communities. It enables men and women who could not afford to live in the inner city, to contribute to the unique character of Sydney.
Affordable housing
The cost of housing in Sydney is reaching a crisis point, making it difficult for police officers, nurses, hospitality staff and other key workers to continue living in the city close to jobs. Some face the unenviable choice of forgoing other essentials in order to pay for housing or living in overcrowded conditions to reduce their housing costs.
The affordable housing program at Common Ground is geared towards key workers on moderate incomes, who are not eligible for social housing. Rent is set at approximately 75% of the market rate.
Common Ground 5 year anniversary booklet
