Registered Australian Charity · DGR Endorsed · ABN 89 689 396 576
Housing is
the Foundation
of a Better Life
We provide safe, secure, and affordable housing to people with disability, the elderly, and those experiencing vulnerability on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
ACNC Registered Charity
DGR Endorsed from 25 Jul 2025
Public Benevolent Institution
Income Tax · GST · FBT Concessions
ABN 89 689 396 576
What We Do
Supporting Vulnerable Australians Through Housing
Manly House Foundation Limited is an independent, not-for-profit charitable organisation. We were established to address a critical gap: the shortage of safe, affordable, and accessible housing for some of Australia's most vulnerable people. Our work begins on the Northern Beaches, and we are growing.
We Provide Housing
We lease or develop properties and make them available at subsidised rates to individuals who need safe, stable accommodation — particularly people living with disability.
We Support Independence
Beyond housing, we connect residents with the NDIS, aged care services, employment support, and community networks to help them build more independent lives.
We Advocate
We work with local councils and service providers to create more accessible and affordable housing options across Sydney's Northern Beaches and beyond.
"We believe housing isn't just shelter — it's the foundation from which everything else becomes possible."
Our work is led by three Northern Beaches professionals with combined decades of experience in law, disability services, and medicine. All three directors serve as volunteers.
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Your Donation Changes Lives
Manly House Foundation is a registered Public Benevolent Institution endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient from 25 July 2025. Your gift directly subsidises the cost of safe housing for a vulnerable person in our community.
Your support helps bridge the gap between what our residents can afford and market rent — turning an unaffordable Northern Beaches into somewhere they can call home.
DGR Endorsed
Income Tax Deductible
GST Concession
FBT Exemption
PBI
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Account Name: Manly House Foundation Limited
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Manly House Foundation Limited is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible in Australia.
About Us
Why We Exist
Sydney's Northern Beaches is one of Australia's most desirable places to live — and for many people with disability and limited means, one of the most difficult places to stay.
Our Story
A Critical Gap in Our Community
Rising rents, limited accessible housing stock, and long waiting lists for supported accommodation — including social housing — leave many vulnerable individuals without safe options close to the communities and support networks they rely on.
Manly House Foundation was established by three Northern Beaches professionals who saw this gap firsthand — and decided to do something about it. We provide a practical, transparent model: we lease properties and make them available to individuals in need at subsidised rates, with the gap funded through charitable giving.
We are not a large bureaucracy. We are a small, committed team operating with the directness and accountability that a true community charity demands.
Our Mission
To relieve poverty, distress, and disadvantage by providing safe, secure, and affordable housing to vulnerable individuals in Australia — including people living with disability, the elderly, victims of violence, and those experiencing financial hardship.
Our Vision
A future where every person living with a disability has access to safe, secure, and affordable housing that supports their dignity, independence, and full participation in community life. Housing not just as shelter — but as the essential foundation for wellbeing, opportunity, and inclusion.
The Northern Beaches — a community we have called home for decades
How We Work
A Simple, Transparent Model
The Foundation leases or develops properties and makes them available to individuals in need at subsidised rates. The difference between what a resident pays and market rent is covered through charitable fundraising and donor support. This keeps our model simple and directly impactful.
Over time, we support residents toward greater independence — through employment assistance, skills training, connections to the NDIS and aged care systems, and access to broader community support. As individuals become more self-sufficient, we are freed to help more people.
Our Goals
01
Near Term
Secure and provide affordable accommodation for a small number of people with disability on the Northern Beaches while building the governance and funding foundations to grow.
02
Medium Term
Expand the number of people we house, broaden the geographic area we serve, and deepen wrap-around support including employment assistance and NDIS navigation.
03
Long Term
Become a leading provider of affordable, accessible accommodation for people with disability and elderly individuals across Northern Sydney — a sustainable, replicable model.
What We Stand For
Our Values
Dignity
Every person we support deserves to live with respect and autonomy.
Inclusion
Housing should enable participation in community life, not prevent it.
Transparency
We are accountable to our donors, our residents, and the public.
Sustainability
We build lasting solutions, not short-term fixes.
Community
We are rooted in the Northern Beaches and guided by local needs.
Who We Serve
People with disability · The elderly · Victims of domestic violence · Those facing homelessness or housing crisis
Our Team
The People Behind the Foundation
Led by three founding directors with combined expertise in law, property, disability services, and medicine — all deeply rooted in the Northern Beaches.
Board of Directors
Our Leadership
All three directors serve as volunteers.
Tom Oates
Chair & CEO
Tom holds a Bachelor of Science (University of Sydney) and a Law degree (UTS), with over 20 years of professional experience in law and property. More recently, he has become deeply committed to the disability sector, which led him to co-found the Foundation. As Chair, Tom oversees strategic direction, governance, financial oversight, and the Foundation's digital systems.
Piotr Kulicki
Treasurer & General Manager
Piotr holds qualifications in Nursing (New Zealand), Special Education (Australian Catholic University), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Management from UNSW. He brings over 32 years of hands-on experience in the disability sector, including managing group homes and community-based support services. As General Manager, Piotr oversees day-to-day operations and resident care.
Dr Samira Hudefe Bravo
Secretary
Samira is a qualified medical doctor trained in Venezuela, now based on the Northern Beaches. She holds a Certificate III in Disability and has built a career around improving the health and wellbeing of vulnerable communities. As Secretary, Samira manages administration, regulatory compliance, volunteer engagement, fundraising, and donor relations.
"Our directors are experienced professionals with strong community trust on the Northern Beaches — committed to delivering real, lasting change through housing."
The Foundation is actively building its volunteer and care team workforce, drawing on the strong culture of community involvement that defines the Northern Beaches. We welcome applications from skilled professionals and community-minded individuals alike.
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