People who attended the events at Hamilton North and GJs By The Lake, at Muswellbrook, were treated to show rides, face painting, jumping castles as well as a visit from Santa.

Compass Housing Services group managing director Greg Budworth said the Christmas party was a way of giving something back to the residents – and to thank them for being good tenants throughout the year.

“It’s also an opportunity to build community,” he admitted.

“Funds raised on the days will go to the Compass Grow a Star mentoring and scholarship program for young social housing tenants as well as to Tenants 4 Vanuatu, which is a fundraising initiative by Compass tenants to obtain money to support communities in Vanuatu.

“At Compass we do more than put a roof over our tenants’ heads, we encourage the development of community.”