Murra Mia Southern NSW Aboriginal Tenants Service (MMTAAS)

 

CONTACT

Phone

(02) 4472 9363

1800 672 185

Hours:

Mon:

9am - 5pm

Tue:

9am - 5pm

Wed:

9am - 5pm

Thu:

9am - 5pm

Fri:

9am - 4pm

Contact online

 

ABOUT

Murra Mia Southern Aboriginal Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service advises clients of their rights and obligations. Murra Mia also advocates and mediates with and on behalf of clients at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). Murra Mia provides community education, interlinking and liaising with agencies and clients, usually on an ongoing basis.

Our services are available to Aboriginal renters right across our region in Southern NSW, which includes the Illawarra, South coast, Southern Highlands, Hume Murray, and Riverina.

Call us on (02) 4472 9363 or 1800 672 185 or email admin@murramia.com

This is a specialist Aboriginal Service. Non-Aboriginal tenants please contact your local tenants' service.

NEWS

Mon, 05/12/2022 - 12:59

Standing Strong – Tenant Advocates Conference

In November 2022 almost 100 Tenant Advocates and guests gathered on Yuin Country for our Annual Conference. The theme of the conference this year was "Standing Strong" – in reference to the work Tenant Advocates do supporting tenants, especially through tough times like the last few years. 
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Wed, 07/09/2022 - 11:56

Tenant Advocate’s perspective – An interview with Marcus Neil

We took the opportunity of a recent visit to Murra Mia Aboriginal Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service to interview Tenant Advocate Marcus Neil.
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Tue, 09/11/2021 - 12:28

Forging Ahead – Tenant Advocates Conference

In October 2021, around 100 Tenant Advocates from across NSW came together online for our annual Tenants Advice and Advocacy Services Conference, under the theme 'Forging Ahead'. It was a great opportunity for Tenant Advocates to hear from each other about the issues faced by different renters, and to learn, discuss and innovate in our practice. A main focus of the Conference this year was the huge challenges faced by renters due to COVID and the ongoing housing crisis, as well as how we can forge ahead and continue to improve.
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06/12/2023

Getting tenancy advice over the holidays

Tenants Advice & Advocacy Services have limited availability over the holiday period. The Tenants' Union will be coordinating a Holiday Hotline to make sure renters can get urgent…
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05/12/2023

Tenants' Union supports 'Housing is a Human Right: National Day of Action'

The Tenants' Union of NSW supports the upcoming event, 'Housing is a Human Right: National Day of Action.' It's inspiring to see renters across Australia getting together to…
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27/11/2023

Victory! Boggabri resident wins 9 year battle for repairs

Boggabri Caravan Park is a residential land lease community consisting of 15 sites and some powered camping sites, located on Laidlaw Street in Boggabri. The local council, the Narrabri Shire…
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27/11/2023

Tenants' Union Annual Report 2022-23

It has been another truly challenging year for renters across NSW, as well as their advocates and supporters. We have seen unprecedented rent increases leading to mounting pressure on so many…
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23/11/2023

Job opportunity: Paralegal (Aboriginal)

Join the team working for housing justice!
A part-time Paralegal is required to join the legal practice of the Centre working to address housing legal issues for and with Aboriginal…
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23/11/2023

Regulating rents: international examples & experience

Rents in Australia’s private rental sector (PRS)
have risen sharply in 2022 and 2023. Low vacancy
rates and slow construction have led many to
predict further rent…
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21/11/2023

Strata renters: Emergency preparedness in apartments survey

How ready do you feel your apartment building is for an emergency? Are you aware of plans in place from strata management? Consider completing this survey examining these questions.
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27/10/2023

Submission: The Housing and Homelessness Plan

This submission provides comment on the Housing and Homelessness Plan Issues Paper. People require not just basic shelter but a good home to live a safe, healthy and dignified life. Adequate…
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26/10/2023

Navigating to Home Webinar

The Navigating to Home webinar provides an overview of The National Nine report's key recommendations., followed by a panel conversation exploring the challenges facing renters and our…
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18/10/2023

NCAT Snapshot

A data dashboard based on data provided to us by the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). You can explore the types of applications being made by landlords and tenants across…
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02/10/2023

NEWTAAS Annual Report 2023

This year the New England and Western Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service is celebrating our 21st year of operation. Our Annual Report summarises our work and also includes a selection of…
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18/09/2023

Rent Tracker Research Project

The Tenants' Union Rent Tracker Research Project aims to give tenants, researchers, journalists, and others a clear way to understand rent movements in NSW. Our tools use data published by…
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