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New Social Homes for Women Over 55 in Victoria

Strategic Insights

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Over 60 women have moved into brand-new social homes in West Footscray, a purpose-built community designed for women over 55. The Summerhill Village development includes 49 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom homes, built to enable older Victorians to live independently and stay connected to their communities. The Labor Government's Big Housing Build and Regional Housing Fund are delivering more than 13,300 social and affordable homes across Victoria, with over 11,100 already complete or underway.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Summerhill Village development includes 49 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom homes, built around a central green courtyard.
  • Women over 55 are one of the fastest growing groups of homeless people in Victoria, with more than 1,000 women moving into social housing last year.
  • The Labor Government is supporting women and single-parent households with homes designed to enable them to age in place and live independently.
  • The project was delivered in partnership with the Lions Club of Footscray and United Housing Cooperative.
  • Nine residents who had lived at the former Footscray Lions Elderly Citizens Village site are returning to brand-new homes.
  • The Big Housing Build and Regional Housing Fund are delivering more than 11,300 social and affordable homes across Victoria.
  • The project demonstrates the importance of local partnerships and cooperative housing models in providing ongoing benefit to the community.
  • United Housing Cooperative's focus on Place Making and community engagement will prioritize tenant voice, food sustainability, and community engagement.

Statistics:

  • Over 60 people have moved into new social homes at Summerhill Village.
  • 49 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom homes have been built as part of the development.
  • 1,000 women moved into social housing in Victoria last year.
  • 11,300 social and affordable homes are being delivered across Victoria as part of the Big Housing Build and Regional Housing Fund.
  • 9,100 social and affordable homes are currently complete or underway in Victoria.
  • Women over 55 are one of the fastest growing groups of homeless people in Victoria.

Sources:

  • Minister for Housing and Building Harriet Shing, statement attributable to her.
  • Member for Footscray Katie Hall, statement attributable to her.
  • CEO of United Housing Cooperative Peter Sibly, statement attributable to him.
  • Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com), "New Social Homes for Women Over 55 in Victoria".
  • Minister for Housing and Building Harriet Shing, statement attributable to her.
  • Member for Footscray Katie Hall, statement attributable to her.

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