LITTLE GREEN HOUSES FOR HER

A new path to safe, secure, and affordable home ownership for women and their children

Australia is facing an affordable housing crisis, leaving low-income women—especially single mothers and domestic violence survivors—locked out of the rental market and home ownership. Traditional social housing provides temporary relief but fails to break cycles of poverty and dependency.

Global Sisters is changing this with the ‘Little Green Houses’ pilot—a groundbreaking initiative offering energy-efficient modular homes through low-interest mortgages. This program empowers women to own their homes, build assets, and achieve financial independence.

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What is Little Green Houses for Her?

Little Green Houses for Her is a women-led housing model created by Global Sisters. It’s designed for women — especially single mums — who want to break free from insecure housing and build a stable future.

We’re currently working on two pilot projects in Armidale, NSW and  Geelong,VIC (coming soon).
If you live in one of these areas, you can learn more and apply here:

👉 Information Pack for Armidale and Apply for Armidale

What makes this different?

You own it

Each woman owns her own small home and land.

Affordable

Homes are priced to stay within your income — no more than 35% of what you earn.

Supportive financing

With the help of Regional Australia Bank and philanthropic foundations, your loan is backed by guarantees and grants to make it manageable.

Low-cost, energy-efficient living:

These homes are energy-efficient, keeping your utility bills low.

Community living:

Live alongside other women and children in a supportive, micro-community of 4–8 homes with shared community gardens and outdoor spaces.

Future-focused:

You’re not just renting — you’re building long-term economic security for yourself and your children.

Why are we doing this?

We’ve listened to the women in our community. You’ve told us you’re done with the housing stress, the dead-end rent cycle, and the poverty trap of social housing.

Little Green Houses for Her is our response. It’s built for women who want a better way — secure, affordable home ownership and a real shot at breaking the cycle of housing insecurity.

Ready to take the first step?

If you’re living in Armidale and want to learn more or apply, click the links below:

Info Pack and Apply for Armidale

If you’re outside these areas but want to join our waitlist for other locations, apply to receive a future EOI here

If you’d Like to support our little green houses project, donate now.

Little Green Houses for Her in the Media

Global Sister in Domain

The chance to start over: Tiny-home loan for women kicks off – July 2025

Citi Foundation Press Release

Little Green Houses for Her backed by a US$500K Citi grant.

armidale express

Sisters doing it for each other: program building affordable housing for women