Construction is complete on a new six-storey development on Tucker Street, delivering 50 studio apartments for older women at risk of homelessness. Delivered as part of the South Australian Government’s Public Housing Improvement Program, the development provides safe, secure housing with on-site support to help residents build stability and independence.
Key features:
- 50 studio apartments
- Five fully accessible apartments
- Private balconies for all residents
- Modern kitchens, bathrooms and laundries
- Air conditioning and energy-efficient appliances
- 59 bike spaces (including one per apartment)
- Shared spaces including meeting rooms, computer room and landscaped courtyard
- Designed for future adaptabilty
- Central Adelaide location close to Rundle Mall, Rymill Park, and essential services.
Support on site:
Owned by the South Australian Housing Trust and managed by YWCA Australia, the development integrates housing with support services.
- help to establish and maintain tenancies
- five fully accessible apartments
- connections to health and community services
- tailored in-reach support.
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Supporting those who need it most
- Older women are one of the fastest-growing groups at risk of homelessness.
- Tucker Street provides safe, stable housing in a supportive, well-connected environment—helping more South Australians have a place to call home.