Welcome Message from CEO

Welcome to Aboriginal Hostels Limited, the premier provider of temporary accommodation for Indigenous Australians.  This website provides you with detailed information on AHL and the work that we do, and has all the information you need to make best use of our services.

Although I am new to the position of Chief Executive Officer of this company, I have had early exposure to the ground work of AHL which, combined with my experience at the community and national levels, enables me to play a positive role in shaping the future of the Company. AHL is an iconic institution that has done some outstanding work for nearly 40 years!

AHL has accommodation facilities in most major population centres around Australia.  While some of these are for specific purposes (such as attending secondary education or undergoing renal dialysis) most hostels assist people who are in town, for a whole range of reasons.

AHL is owned by the Australian Government but is an independent company controlled by a Board of Directors.  Its funding comes from the Australian Government; State and Territory Governments; business; bequests and other sources.

The single purpose of AHL is to provide Indigenous Australians with safe, comfortable, affordable and culturally appropriate accommodation in regional centres, enabling them to be away from their home for a while so they can access essential services such as education, health, legal, training and employment.  AHL can assist you in many ways - whether you need accommodation while you are having a baby, waiting for housing or attending a training course.  Using AHL accommodation is easy and lets you visit relatives without staying with them and putting extra pressure on housing.

At the same time, AHL can provide access to a whole range of services that can make for a better life.  Whether you want to stop smoking, get help dealing with family problems, find out about education and apprenticeship training courses or anything else that can help improve your life, staff at your AHL hostel are likely to be able to help you get there.

In 2010-11, AHL provided more than 487,000 nights of accommodation, approximately 1,350,000 meals and countless episodes of support to Indigenous Australians.

I hope the website is useful to you.  We welcome feedback and listen seriously to suggestions for improvement.

JOY SAVAGE

Chief Executive Officer