Victorian Government aims to create 43,000 jobs with $5.3 billion public housing spend
4 years, 1 month ago

Victorian Government aims to create 43,000 jobs with $5.3 billion public housing spend

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The Victorian Government has announced it will spend $5.3 billion to build more than 12,000 public housing homes over the next four years. Key points: Of the new units, 1,000 will be for Indigenous Australians, 1,000 for victims of domestic violence and 2,000 for people with a mental illness One quarter of the dwellings will be built in regional Victoria The Victorian Council of Social Services says the scale of the investment in public housing had never been seen before in Australia Construction will start immediately on what is being described as the largest ever investment by a state government in public housing across the country. It will respond to what has been called a "desperate need" for public housing in a state with growing wait lists and what had been the lowest public housing spend in the country. Mr Andrews said 1,000 public housing dwellings would be set aside for Indigenous Victorians, another 1,000 for victims of domestic violence and 2,000 would be provided to people with a mental illness.

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Government unaware of size of social housing spend, with some projects set to take years
3 months, 1 week ago

Government unaware of size of social housing spend, with some projects set to take years

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The federal government does not know how much it is spending on the thousands of social and affordable homes green-lit by its housing agency, with most funding likely to be years away. A Monday announcement that 13,700 new homes would be supported through the government's flagship Housing Australia Future Fund was made before grants were finalised and, in some cases, …

Social housing that puts design first is creating communities and homes residents are proud of
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Social housing that puts design first is creating communities and homes residents are proud of

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With a pool, gym, community gardens, and open-plan living, Tanya Rahme initially thought her social housing apartment was part of a scam. "I have friends who live in social housing and hearing some of their stories filled me with terror," Ms Rahme told the ABC. Rachelle Elphick from Mission Australia, which partnered with Frasers Property Australia and Homes NSW on …

Advocacy group calls for 'urgent' action on homelessness rates across NSW, as study finds sharp rise
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Advocacy group calls for 'urgent' action on homelessness rates across NSW, as study finds sharp rise

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In short: A government report has found instances of people seeking help for homelessness are on the rise. Services struggle to cope with increase Last year, more people received specialist homelessness services in 58 of the state's 128 local government areas compared to the year before, according to a report by peak body Homelessness NSW. "NSW's housing crisis is putting …

Number of families on social housing waitlist continues to grow in Queensland, QCOSS says
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Number of families on social housing waitlist continues to grow in Queensland, QCOSS says

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The Queensland Council of Social Services is calling for action to help the growing number of families in need who aren't counted in government data. Data released in November, for last year's June to September quarter, revealed 43,074 Queenslanders were on the waitlist for social housing – a rise of 1,600 since the quarter prior. "We know there's around 100,000 …

The social housing waitlist has 175,000 people on it and waiting is 'soul-destroying'
1 year, 4 months ago

The social housing waitlist has 175,000 people on it and waiting is 'soul-destroying'

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Nationally, about 175,000 households are on the social housing waiting list. In NSW in June 2022, for example, 57,550 were on the waiting list: 51,031 on the general waiting list and 6,519 on the priority list. The NSW government website indicates people on the general waiting list can expect to wait 10 years or more in most locations. Thirty interviewees …

Revealed: Britain’s council housing shame as majority of councils fail to build a single home
1 year, 5 months ago

Revealed: Britain’s council housing shame as majority of councils fail to build a single home

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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. She added: “There is no solution to the housing crisis that does not involve …

No campaign accused of misrepresenting First Nations commentators in youth-targeted advertisements
1 year, 6 months ago

No campaign accused of misrepresenting First Nations commentators in youth-targeted advertisements

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CheckMate is a weekly newsletter from RMIT FactLab recapping the latest in the world of fact checking and misinformation. "The redevelopment will also achieve a minimum 10 per cent increase in social housing at the site and help tackle housing affordability in Victoria, particularly in inner Melbourne," the spokesperson said. "Social housing is an umbrella term that in Victoria includes …

Victoria's homelessness sector calls for housing boost as minister celebrates new Ballarat build
2 years, 3 months ago

Victoria's homelessness sector calls for housing boost as minister celebrates new Ballarat build

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Victoria's housing minister has visited Ballarat to celebrate the construction of new affordable housing. Key points: There are currently 2,810 people currently waiting for housing in Ballarat Victorian Housing Minister Danny Pearson would not commit to further funding for the Big Housing Build Construction of another 216 affordable homes in Ballarat is expected to be completed by 2026 Construction is …

Queensland families on brink of homelessness as calls grow for action to address housing crisis
2 years, 6 months ago

Queensland families on brink of homelessness as calls grow for action to address housing crisis

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Single mum Cheyenne Stephensen is days away from being homeless with her two young children. Key points: There have been calls for an increase in social housing funding ahead of the budget on Tuesday The state government has built only 326 new social homes this financial year Council of Social Service CEO Aimee McVeigh said state funding had failed to …

As WA's public housing waitlist ballooned, department spent a fraction of funds, report finds
3 years, 2 months ago

As WA's public housing waitlist ballooned, department spent a fraction of funds, report finds

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Across a nine-month period when WA was suffering from public housing and affordable rental shortages, just 2 per cent of a budget allocated to build new social housing and refurbish existing ones was spent, a report has found. Key points: Just over $500,000 of almost $100 million aimed at social housing was spent Shelter WA says it is concerning when …

Thousands of Queenslanders waiting for public housing amid 'crisis'
3 years, 3 months ago

Thousands of Queenslanders waiting for public housing amid 'crisis'

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More than 2,000 households were added to the social housing register in Queensland last financial year, though demand is stabilising according to the state government. "Given the impact of COVID-19 on the housing market right across the state, it is not unexpected to see an increase in people seeking support through the Housing Register," said Housing Minister Leeanne Enoch. "This …

Victoria's affordable housing project kicks off with $740m worth of projects to build 2,300 homes
3 years, 3 months ago

Victoria's affordable housing project kicks off with $740m worth of projects to build 2,300 homes

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The first funds have been allocated for a multi-million dollar spend on social housing in Victoria. The new homes will be accessible for people with disabilities, and there will be dedicated properties for people in need suffering mental health issues, escaping domestic violence, experiencing homelessness and Victoria’s First Peoples. Mr Deschepper said the units would be available to all clients …

Force developers to include social housing in new projects, Victorian homelessness inquiry urges
3 years, 9 months ago

Force developers to include social housing in new projects, Victorian homelessness inquiry urges

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Major new housing developments should be forced to include social or affordable housing in a bid to combat Victoria's homelessness crisis, a parliamentary inquiry has recommended. Key points: The multi-party committee report calls for mandatory inclusionary zoning for new developments It says even after a $5.3 billion public housing spend, the state will still fall behind the rest of the …

Why Victoria's massive public housing build will change the rules with local councils
4 years, 1 month ago

Why Victoria's massive public housing build will change the rules with local councils

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When the Victorian Government announced its $5.3 billion Big Housing Build last week, it published a glossy booklet with the facts and figures, breaking down the biggest investment in social housing in the state's history. Key points: The Government will centralise approval processes for the project, but says local councils will still be consulted Social housing advocates say the move …

Housing crisis prompts advocates to call for bold solutions in New South Wales
4 years, 1 month ago

Housing crisis prompts advocates to call for bold solutions in New South Wales

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Community housing advocates have welcomed an $812 million allocation for social housing in the NSW budget, but say it will take more than that to overcome years of government inaction. Key points: The NSW Government pledges $400 million to fast-track construction projects to boost the economy Industry leaders say 60,000 people are waiting for low-cost housing Caravan park operators say …

Canberra's public housing is about to expand, but demolitions left the ACT with a growing shortfall
4 years, 4 months ago

Canberra's public housing is about to expand, but demolitions left the ACT with a growing shortfall

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Most of Canberra's ageing public housing towers have been demolished and replaced, but the number of dwellings per capita has fallen to a record low. Three years earlier, Ms Berry said she was "taken aback" by the anti-public-housing views of Nicholls home owners who launched a campaign against social housing in their area. Housing growth failing to keep pace with …

Melbourne's tower lockdowns reveal the precarious future of Victorian public housing
4 years, 5 months ago

Melbourne's tower lockdowns reveal the precarious future of Victorian public housing

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Long before gleaming residential towers of glass and steel emerged on Melbourne's streets, there were forebears that stood uninterrupted across the inner-city skyline for decades. "We see this time and time again around public housing estates," Dr Kelly said. Dr Kelly researches the social impacts of displacement in public housing renewal programs, and he said that any future Victorian Government …

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