Housing & Accommodation
Public housing, community housing, disability supported accommodation services and other related support for Victorians most in need.
Latest News and Events
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Student Scholarships to help those most in need
Friday 31 May 2013
Thanks to the Student Scholarships Program, young people living in public housing or at risk of homelessness can get the support they need to stay in school and achieve their full potential.
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Successful launch of Shepparton Work and Learning Centre
Thursday 09 May 2013
The newly opened Shepparton Work and Learning Centre is helping to link local residents with jobs and training opportunities.
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Next Steps in Ballarat helps people achieve career goals
Monday 29 April 2013
The newly established Next Steps Work and Learning Centre in Ballarat is helping people like 35 year-old Duop achieve their job and training goals.
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Carlton Housing Redevelopment newsletter
Friday 26 April 2013The Carlton Housing Redevelopment newsletter provides information to the local community and stakeholders about project.
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A celebration for the green-thumbed
Wednesday 24 April 2013
For the past eight years, Victoria in Bloom has recognised the efforts of public and community housing tenants with a key interest in gardening, and the 2012-13 competition was no exception.
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Public housing additional household members
On 30 November, the department wrote to all public housing tenants asking them to advise about any additional people who are living with them that they have not already told the department about.
More on Public housing additional household membersStart here for housing and accommodation services
An overview of housing and accommodation-related services and support offered by or overseen by the Department of Human Services.
Public housing
Public housing services for low-income Victorians and people in need, especially those who have been made homeless and need support. Includes information on applying for and living in public housing.
Community housing
The department works directly in partnership with not-for-profit registered housing agencies that develop, own and manage rental housing for people on low incomes.
Shared supported accommodation
The Shared Supported Accommodation program aims to provide high-quality, supported housing in the community. Accommodation is usually offered in shared housing with up to five other people with disabilities.
Homelessness
Information for people experiencing homelessness and wishing to find support services or to apply for public housing.
Home owner support
Information for home owners needing assistance in mortgage relief and housing opportunities for independent living such as movable units and group self build.
Private renter assistance
A range of programs or schemes designed to assist those currently renting privately or who wish to enter the private rental market.
Feedback and complaints
The department treats all complaints seriously. If you are unhappy with a housing-related service that you have received, you can lodge a complaint.
