Haven House
South Dowling

A flagship development in Sydney’s inner city helping at-risk young people move towards independent living.

Bedrooms
built

19

Proudly funded by Homes NSW in association with

The Partners that make it possible

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Development Partners

Roberts Co
Essence Project Management
Fitzpatrick + Partners

Industry Partners

Abacus
ARA Group
Aurecon
Bawdens
Brookfield and Brookfield Properties
DASCO Australia

The Property Industry Foundation, in collaboration with Homes NSW, the City of Sydney, The Salvation Army, the Goodman Foundation, and over 20 leading property and construction firms, proudly presents Haven House South Dowling.

Managed by The Salvation Army Oasis Youth Services, Haven House South Dowling offers long-term residential tenancy for vulnerable youth aged 16 to 24 who face significant barriers to private rental. The program provides consistent support in:

Education and training opportunities.
Employment readiness and financial independence.
Living skills development, including budgeting and decision-making.

A stepped rental approach helps residents build rental histories and transition successfully to private housing once employed full-time, breaking the cycle of homelessness.

18 December 2024

City of Sydney Supports Haven House South Dowling

The City of Sydney has provided heavily subsidised rent to Haven House South Dowling to the value of $5.9 million.

“In order to bring this housing project to fruition, we provided the Property Industry Foundation with a heavily discounted 50-year lease on the land worth approximately $5.9 million. We are proud to see Haven House South Dowling take these next steps towards completion.”

Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO

10 December 2024

Goodman pledges $1.5 million

Leading logistics and data centre group, Goodman have donated 1.5 million towards the build of Haven House South Dowling, a collaboration with the Property Industry Foundation, Homes NSW, The Salvation Army Australia, and over 20 property and construction companies.

“Our focus is to provide tangible and sustainable solutions for people experiencing disadvantage and hardship,

As suppliers of essential infrastructure, we’re well placed to help deliver solutions for youth homelessness. Providing the wholistic support needed to break the cycle is crucial to allow people to flourish. Through this project, and with the assistance of the partners involved, we hope to enable long term positive change for residents.”

Kris Ashpole, CEO of Goodman Foundation

3 December 2024

Homes NSW Funds Haven House South Dowling

The Property Industry Foundation is proud to partner with Homes NSW, the City of Sydney, The Salvation Army, Goodman Foundation, and over 20 leading property and construction firms to build Haven House South Dowling – a flagship development for homeless youth in Sydney’s inner-city. The 19-bedroom development will offer at-risk young people a critical pathway into long term accommodation and access to education, employment and independent living skills.

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"Together, we are continuing to support young people in Sydney who are homeless to enable them to rebuild their lives."
Kate MillsCEO of the Property Industry Foundation

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"The partnership of the NSW Government, City of Sydney, The Salvation Army and the Property Industry Foundation show what is possible when different levels of government work together with the private sector and service providers."
Alex GreenwichMember for Sydney

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"This is a significant project that takes us another step forward in addressing youth homelessness in Sydney and demonstrates what can be achieved when government, industry, and community sectors come together."
Rose JacksonMinister for Housing and Homelessness