Shortfall of social housing in the Illawarra has now clocked over 3000

Brendan Crabb
Updated August 14 2020 - 8:06pm, first published 5:30pm
While acknowledging the stigma surrounding it, 69-year-old retiree Tony Butson said social housing was there when he needed a home. Picture: Adam McLean
While acknowledging the stigma surrounding it, 69-year-old retiree Tony Butson said social housing was there when he needed a home. Picture: Adam McLean

Having lived in social housing on Wollongong's Cliff Road for 20 years, Tony Butson knows all too well the stigma many attach to it.

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Brendan Crabb

Brendan Crabb

Illawarra property reporter

I'm a member of ACM's national property team, covering the Illawarra and South Coast. Based in Albion Park, NSW, I write about exciting, interesting or just downright quirky properties that have been listed for sale, major sales, market trends, auctions and more. One of my favourite aspects of being a journalist is I believe everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

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