Housing & Accommodation
Public housing, community housing, disability supported accommodation services and other acommodation-related support for Victorians most in need.
Latest News and Events
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In Focus news update
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Flood recovery still a focus; Seeking feedback: Start of public consultation on social housing in Victoria; Victorian Disability Sector Awards celebrate excellence in practice; Community sector workforce knowledgebase.
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New innovation action projects announced
Tuesday 22 May 2012
The Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell recently announced 10 Innovation Action Projects that will trial new ways of delivering homelessness services.
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Start of public consultation on social housing in Victoria
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Seeking feedback on social housing in Victoria
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New homes and support for people in need
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Across Victoria, a number of different affordable housing options have been built to meet the needs of the community.
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Carlton Housing Redevelopment newsletter
Friday 04 May 2012The Carlton Housing Redevelopment newsletter provides information to the local community and stakeholders about project.
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Public Tenant Employment Program
Provides detailed information about the Public Tenant Employment Program such as who can be involved and how.
More on Public Tenant Employment ProgramStart 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 & complaints
The Departments' Housing and Community Building Division treats all complaints seriously. If you are unhappy with a service that you have received, you can lodge a complaint.
