Speaker - Ian Lynch CEO Pacific Link Housing

This week we were very fortunate to have CEO of Pacific Link Housing Ian Lynch and Adelle Laing visit our club to update us on the work Pacific Link are doing in the housing and homelessness space here on the coast. Pacific Link manages over 1300 properties in our region, housing close to 2000 people. This vital service is delivered through a variety of programs in both the affordable and social housing spheres aiming to move residents towards the goal of long term secure housing.

Pacific Link has built 129 new units in the last 6 years. Ian spoke about the importance of a blend of types of residences in each development, affordable, social and open market type properties are included in each development.

Pacific Link launched its licenced real estate agency Key2 Realty in 2019. Key 2 provides a property management service to private landlords and is a fantastic opportunity for investment property owners to support a social enterprise dedicated to ending homelessness whilst continuing to grow their investment. The profit from Key 2 funds Pacific Link tenant support programs such as education scholarships, learner driver program and the sports and exercise program.

It was a pleasure to hear from Ian and Adelle this week. We appreciate the hard work of the Pacific Link team, especially though out the last two years of COVID and all of the support and compassion shown to tenants. We look forward to the year ahead and the exciting work Pacific Link has planned for the future.