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The Murchison Region Aboriginal Corporation manages over 120 properties throughout the Mid West and Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
The Murchison Region Aboriginal Corporation manages over 120 properties throughout the Mid West and Gascoyne region of Western Australia. We aim to provide quality homes for rent to Aboriginal people.
We have all sizes of homes from small 1 bedroom units to large 4 bedroom homes. Our homes are regularly maintained, have at least one split-system air conditioning unit and are located in regional towns and cities such as Three Springs, Mullewa, Yalgoo, Northampton, Geraldton, Carnarvon and Denham.
A stable place to call home is the foundation for better outcomes for our mob. It’s where families live happy, healthy lives while attending school, training, employment, and positively contributing to the community.
Am I eligible?
We understand that housing is hard to find, and we have a high demand for our homes. However, all applicants must meet our eligibility criteria to be approved and placed on a waiting list. Download our current criteria list to see if you can rent a home from us.
Applying for a Home
We ask you to complete and return an application form. Please get in touch with us early in the process if you need assistance; we are happy to help. To process your application, we need you to:
complete all sections of the form;
provide all requested documents; and
include current details of two recent rental references – If the Department of Communities (Housing Services) is one of your references, please complete a release form to provide permission.
Submit your Application
You can submit your application in person or via email. Once we receive your application and all documentation, we will assess your eligibility, check that your rent payments will not cause financial hardship and contact your references. Assessment takes 2-3 weeks but can only be completed if we reach your references. We will send you a letter to advise of the outcome of your application.
Previous poor rental history does not automatically disqualify you from renting a home from us.
Successful Applications
If your application is successful, we will add you to the waiting list and match you to a suitable home depending on availability, location and your requirements. This can take time. Please let us know if your contact details change so we can be in touch when we have a home for you.
Unsuccessful Applications
It is rare that an application is not approved. Refer to the eligibility criteria to ensure that you meet all aspects. There are other operational reasons that vary from application to application. We will explain our decision but if you feel it is not right, you can appeal. An Independent Appeals Committee will review your application and our decision and make their own decision upon their findings. If they find your application to be successful, you will be added to the waiting list.
Tenancy Agreement
Before you move in, we will ask you to sign an initial six-month tenancy agreement and become familiar with your rights and responsibilities.
During the first six months, we’ll visit twice to make sure everything is ok. If the house suits you and you have settled into the location well, you will enter a periodic tenant agreement. This means you can stay for as long as you meet your obligations as a tenant.
Click here to find out more information about what we expect from our tenants.
