The Cottage Homes Strategic Plan 2026-2028
Our Board and Executive have set the strategic direction for The Cottage Homes for 2026–2028. This Plan focuses on expanding access to secure, affordable housing for older South Australians, strengthening community connection, and ensuring long-term sustainability. As we continue to raise the profile of The Cottage Homes, we are pleased to share the key highlights of our Strategic Plan.
Our Vision
A society where all older people can access safe and secure housing.
Our Mission
To provide secure, affordable housing for eligible older people to live in independently.
Our Values
- Dignity – Respecting the worth of every individual and recognising that our properties are people’s homes.
- Community – Fostering connection, belonging, and a supportive environment for tenants.
- Sustainability – Planning responsibly to ensure our homes and mission endure for generations.
Our Strategic Priorities
Our Homes
We will:
- Deliver a sustainable growth agenda.
- Develop a future project pipeline.
- Assess cost-benefits of developing existing versus new sites.
- Maintain and improve the amenity of existing homes.
Our People
We will:
- Support our volunteer visitors and develop a volunteer succession plan.
- Attract and engage a suitably qualified and values-aligned team to deliver our strategy.
- Implement an effective tenancy selection and management process.
- Strengthen the sense of community at our sites, guided by our tenants’ voices and experiences
Our Strategic Enablers
Funding
We will:
- Secure funding sources to sustain operations and enable growth ambitions
- Prepare for and pursue future growth (beyond 3-year targets) targeting additional funding sources, including partnerships, philanthropy and grants.
Partnerships
We will:
- Develop our value proposition to attract partners aligned with our objectives
- Secure the support of partners committed to supporting our objectives including, housing providers, community service providers and organisations that support our volunteer visitor model
Leadership and Governance
We will:
- Curate a fit-for-mission Board and leadership team.
- Cultivate a values-driven organisational culture.
Brand and Profile
We will:
- Grow awareness and understanding of Cottage Homes
- Develop and communicate clear messages that support the delivery of our Mission and Strategic Objectives
