The Wunan Foundation was selected as one of six Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) across the Kimberley and Pilbara regions to receive support through the State Government’s Aboriginal Employee Housing Grants Program, funded under the North-West Aboriginal Housing Fund (NWAHF).
Through this program, Wunan is delivering six new homes to provide affordable rental accommodation for Aboriginal employees and their families. The development is currently under construction and represents an important investment in workforce stability across the East Kimberley. Secure and stable housing is fundamental to workforce participation, staff wellbeing and long-term organisational sustainability in remote regions, and this initiative strengthens Wunan’s capacity to attract and retain a skilled local workforce.
The project, being constructed by Western Australian company Thermal Comfort Homes, comprises a mixed two-storey block of six dwellings, including two fully accessible units located on the ground floor. The inclusion of accessible housing ensures greater inclusivity and flexibility for employees and their families.
This initiative reinforces Wunan’s commitment to building strong organisations, strong families and strong communities.
"These new homes will boost the capability of Wunan to attract and retain quality employees in Kununurra by offering employer-provided housing to workers to increase stability and connection to community. I am excited to see these six new homes being delivered as one of the seven Aboriginal Employee Housing projects planned for the Kimberley and Pilbara is testament to our government's ongoing commitment to addressing housing supply concerns."
- Kimberley MLA, Divina D'Anna