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November 2009
$2.4M for 11 new affordable homes in Marysville area
Eleven new affordable homes will be built in Marysville and Kinglake to replace homes lost in the tragic Black Saturday fires.
October 2009
More jobs for locals
The $260 million redevelopment of the Carlton public housing estate will deliver over 240 new public and social apartments, around 500 extra private homes and 850 new jobs.
September 2009
New housing for Bacchus Marsh
A $5.4 million housing development is now underway in Bacchus Marsh to provide needed accommodation for elderly citizens in the fast-growing town.
Announcing a new face for Ashwood Chadstone
The comprehensive redevelopment of six sites in Ashwood and Chadstone will deliver 170 new affordable homes for those in need and will enhance the area and create a mixed community of families, singles and elderly Victorians living in private and social housing.
Re-opening of a modern power in Ashwood's Neighbourhood
The newly renovated Power Neighbourhood House opened today, giving local residents a modern venue for their community, learning and social activities.
August 2009
Munira Can’t Hide Her Glee
Murina Aganovic is one of the 11 tenants at public housing units in Rochester Street, Braybrook who is happily singing the praises of maintenance work being funded through the Australian Government’s Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan.
Merrilyn’s new home in Wantirna
After living in transitional housing in Ferntree Gully for the last four years, Merrilyn Horne was delighted to receive advice that she was to be one of the lucky people to move into a recently completed $3.4 million, 25-unit housing development in Wantirna.
Boost for Aboriginal Housing in Victoria
Indigenous Victorians have even better access to affordable housing thanks to the work of Aboriginal Housing Victoria – the first Indigenous housing agency to be registered in Victoria.
High tech security for Melbourne’s high rises
One of Australia’s fastest ever wireless networks underpins a CCTV system that keeps will help keep safe the residents, visitors and neighbours of Melbourne’s public housing estates.
Malaysian Minister's visit
The Department of Human Services - Housing were pleased to welcome the Honourable Kong Cho Ha, Malaysian Minister for Housing and Local Government on his recent visit to Melbourne.
$18 million for 92 new affordable homes in Dandenong
A new social housing development in Herbert Street will be a massive boost to affordable housing for low-income families and older people in and around Dandenong.
Nation Building funding keeps construction moving and families happy
Funding from the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan is beginning to reap benefits for both the construction industry and Victorian families in need. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd visited the first homes built with Nation Building funding recently, and was shown a prime example of how the plan is now coming to fruition.
For more news visit the Minster for Housing's media release site
Events
24-27 November 2009
6th National Housing Conference
The Victorian Office of Housing is proud to host the 6th National Housing Conference together with the Australian Housing Urban Research Institute.
26 November - 5 December 2009
Housing Week 2009
Housing Week is an annual, state-wide celebration of the connections we have in our local neighbourhoods. Celebrate your connections and find out how you can get involved in Housing Week 2009.
10-11 December
Housing Affordability Congress
In the midst of an economic crisis, housing affordability remains at the forefront of challenges affecting Australians. In many cases, the lack of affordable housing has a detrimental effect on the development of a vibrant community, the local economy and industry. With forecasts indicating a housing deficit of up to 250,000 by mid 2010, the need for comprehensive solutions and a collaborative approach is warranted.