Health and safety at home

Things you can do to keep your family and environment safe at home.

Keeping your home fire safe in public housing

We want to keep everyone in your household safe from fires. Many household fires can be prevented. Here are a few simple things you can do. 

Public housing fire safety program

To maintain high safety standards, Homes NSW conducts a fire safety program across our properties. As a tenant, here's what you need to know.

Preventing mould in your public housing home

Mould thrives in warm, damp, and poorly ventilated areas, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and storage spaces. It’s important to know how to remove mould from your home.

Solar hot water systems in public housing

Tips for using your solar hot water system effectively, how to manage electricity tariffs and how to organise maintenance or repairs in public housing properties.

Disposing of unwanted household items from public housing

Leaving unwanted household items outside your property or on the street is illegal, and can result in fines up to $4000. Here are some ways to dispose of unwanted items legally.

Swimming pools and pool safety in public housing

Homes NSW tenants can apply to install above-ground, inflatable, or portable pools but must follow safety regulations and obtain approval from both Homes NSW and the local council.

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