Bathurst Island Housing Association Inc. – Organizational Stabilization and Compliance

BIHA, established in 1972, is the incumbent construction company of the Tiwi Islands, serving the community with new housing, repairs and maintenance of existing Government Employee Housing and Remote Community housing. As a 100% locally owned and operated Tiwi business, BIHA faced its most challenging period with solvency issues, mounting tax debt, and the fallout from the catastrophic negligence of previous management. The organization was struggling with compliance issues with the ACNC (Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission) and had significant disarray in its accounting systems. These challenges threatened the organization's ability to continue serving the community it had supported for over 50 years.

Moore Australia was engaged to address BIHA's critical organizational challenges. The firm stepped in to restore compliance with the ACNC and address the disarray in the organization's accounting systems. Over an 18-month period, Moore Australia provided unwavering support through dedicated team members Anthony and Kim, who worked to stabilize the organization's operations. The engagement focused on resolving solvency issues, managing tax debt, and implementing proper accounting and compliance procedures to bring BIHA back into good standing with regulatory authorities.

Over the past 18 months, with the unwavering support of Moore Australia's team, BIHA successfully navigated these difficulties and stabilized its operations. The organization was able to restore compliance with the ACNC, resolve accounting disarray, and address the mounting tax debt issues. This stabilization allowed BIHA to continue its vital role as a cornerstone of community support and stability for the Tiwi Islands, ensuring that homes remained well-maintained and families had safe, comfortable places to live.