Aboriginal Family in Remote NSW Town Struggles with Mould, Overcrowding, and Maintenance Delays
Leetisha Jones, a mother of eight living in Wilcannia in outback NSW, reported that her rental home managed by Mid Lachlan Aboriginal Housing Management Cooperative had mould, a broken front door, and overcrowding that forced five family members to sleep in the living room. The cooperative acknowledged delays in maintenance but attributed them to contractor availability and logistics in remote areas, and said repairs have since been completed. The case highlights broader housing supply constraints affecting remote Aboriginal communities in NSW.
Leetisha Jones, a 45-year-old mother living in Wilcannia, approximately 1,000 kilometres north-west of Sydney, reported serious maintenance issues in her three-bedroom rental home managed by the Mid Lachlan Aboriginal Housing Management Cooperative (MLAHMC). Mould had rendered one bedroom unusable, forcing five family members to sleep on mattresses in the living room, while a broken front door raised safety concerns. Ms Jones said she had raised these issues with MLAHMC but faced lengthy delays in repairs. The overcrowding has affected her family's privacy, her children's education, and her mental wellbeing. MLAHMC's acting general manager acknowledged the delays, attributing them to contractor availability, logistics, and access constraints typical of remote communities, and stated that repairs have been approved and completed. The case reflects broader housing supply constraints in Wilcannia, where the Department of Community and Justice reportedly told Ms Jones there was no available housing in the town.
What's missing
The article does not provide specific information about the timeline of when maintenance was requested, how long the delays lasted, or the specific date when repairs were completed. Additionally, there is no broader data on housing conditions or maintenance response times across MLAHMC's 800 properties or comparison with other Aboriginal housing providers.
What different sources said
- ABC AustraliaCenter
Mother says family's wait for maintenance on overcrowded rental 'breaks us'
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