Tenant Stories
Public tenants in Victoria share their stories.
These stories give inspiration to others and help others to understand the experiences of people living in public or community housing.
- Tenant stories - Lisa Ah Lan Yau
Lisa, an enthusiastic gardener helps newcomers get their gardens started at Collingwood's high-rise public housing towers.
- Tenant stories - Nhanh Ho
Nhanh Ho arrived with his family from Vietnam when he was three years old. While their first accommodation may have been what he describes as 'a shed', they soon moved into public housing in the Springvale area.
- Tenant stories - Michelle De Hommel
Living in public housing has allowed Michelle to participate fully in family life.
- Tenant stories - Michelle Harris
Public housing for Michelle was a stepping stone which allowed her to get back on track and achieve her goals.
- Tenant stories - Margaret Farrell
Through her work with Curtain Connections Margaret helps give new residents a sense of pride in their homes.
- Tenant stories - Makbule Ozalp
Makbule Ozalp loves her new home in the High Rise at Lygon Street. Makbule was offered the flat when the walk-ups in Carlton were demolished as part of the redevelopment.
- Tenant stories - Kirstie's story
Life for Kirsty wasn't working out as she had planned, until she applied for a position with Wendouree Wellbeing as part of Neighbourhood Renewal.
- Tenant stories - Ken Carr
Ken is a fulltime volunteer with Chances for Children, and the Penington Award winner believes he would not be where he is today if it wasn't for public housing.
- Tenant stories - Jeffrey's story
When Jeffrey Robertson first saw his ground floor public housing apartment in North Fitzroy, he was so overwhelmed he cried with joy.
- Tenant stories - Anna Rogalina
Anna Rogalina is a woman with great courage and determination and is an invaluable resource to other tenants at Park Towers.
- Tenant stories - Joan Mitchell
A passionate volunteer, Joan loves bringing the community together.
- Share your story
If you are a public or social housing tenant and you would like to share your story with others please complete the form on this page.
