- Nearly $10 million combined State and Federal funding to deliver 15 social homes for seniors
- Project sourced through the Call for Submissions for Community Housing Providers (CHPs)
- Will be owned and managed by CHP Connect Victoria Park
The ongoing successful partnership between the Cook and Albanese Labor governments will see 15 new social housing dwellings for seniors built in Victoria Park, with combined funding grants of $9,698,000.
The State Government will provide the land in Leonard Street, Victoria Park, along with a grant of $450,000, with the remaining funding secured from Housing Australia.
The 15 new homes in a lifted three-storey development will be delivered by Community Housing Provider (CHP) Connect Victoria Park.
The development was sourced through the Department of Housing and Works' Call for Submissions for CHPs.
Connect Victoria Park owns and operates 70 social and affordable housing units in Victoria Park, as well as a Village Hub offering opportunities for social connection, learning and support available to all community members over 55.
Nine of the 15 one-bedroom apartments will be built to Gold Level Livable Housing Australia standard, with the remaining six built to Silver Level, with a communal lounge and dining space on the ground floor.
The site is well located, close to high-frequency public transport, retail and medical amenities and Connect Victoria Park's Village Hub.
As stated by Housing and Works Minister John Carey:
"Our ongoing partnership with the Federal Government and the community housing sector is continuing to deliver much-needed housing for vulnerable people in our community, including seniors.
"The development is designed to provide a high level of accessibility for tenants, and is well-located near public transport and amenity.
"It's part of our record $5.8 billion investment in housing and homelessness measures since 2021, with more than 3,500 social homes added across the State.
As stated by Victoria Park MLA Hannah Beazley:
"This is a great outcome for the Victoria Park community to have the Cook and Albanese Labor governments allocate land and funding to build more social homes for the benefit of the seniors in our local community.
"Connect Victoria Park is a highly respected local housing provider in our community which works hard to ensure its tenants are connected, supported and engaged with the community.
"This latest commitment will see social housing built for seniors close to transport, shops and services which are such an essential part of creating liveable communities."
As stated by Federal Member for Swan Zaneta Mascarenhas:
"I am thrilled to see more housing here in my electorate for those who need it, and I look forward to welcoming these new residents.
"State and Federal governments are working together with Connect Victoria Park,a community-focused housing provider, to do great work.
"Social housing for seniors like this, is rolling out and breaking ground.
"We've announced 5 per cent housing deposits for first home buyers from 1 October, so we have houses built and a fairer go for first home buyers too.
"Whetheryou're dealing with brick and mortar or bills and mortgages, State and Federal governments are working together to improve housing for all Australians.
"There is still so much to do, but this is a great step."
