The property, which provides transitional accommodation, was named by the elders of the local Aboriginal community in memory of Elizabeth Henry.

The woman affectionately remembered as "Aunty Dolly" did a lot to support Aboriginal women and children.

On June 11 many of these people, including Aunty Dolly's daughters Faye Allen and Valerie Webb, dropped by when the Minister for Family and Community Services and Social Housing Brad Hazzard officially opened Elizabeth Henry House, a partnership between The Housing Trust and CareSouth.

"We're so honoured, we didn't expect this," Aunty Valerie said.

The first family to use the transitional housing, which is staffed by on-site support workers, signed their lease in January.

Housing Trust chief executive Joan Ferguson said the project was in response to issues identified by the Aboriginal community.

"This transitional accommodation is to help young women get on their feet with the right support before moving on to other housing," she said.

"We are proud to partner with CareSouth on this initiative. Together we can offer these young women the package of a home and support."

Elizabeth Henry House is owned by NSW Land and Housing Corporation and managed by the Housing Trust.