Homes for Aboriginal Victorians Round
The Homes for Aboriginal Victorians funding round builds on existing initiatives to support the implementation of Mana-na woorn-tyeen maar-takoort, Every Aboriginal Person has a Home, the Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Framework.
The Homes for Aboriginal Victorians Round funding provides grants to Aboriginal housing organisations to build new homes for Victoria’s First Peoples.
This means more of Victoria’s First Peoples will have equitable access to, and choice in, social housing options.
Housing delivered under the round will better support social, cultural, economic and long-term sustainability in the Aboriginal housing sector underpinning the Victorian Government’s commitment to advancing self-determination.
In 2025, the Homes for Aboriginal Victorians Round announcement included 93 projects that will deliver up to 348 homes and create more than 1,800 jobs around Victoria.
Fast facts
- Over $153.4m funding
- 4 Aboriginal housing organisations
- 93 projects
- Up to 348 homes
Aboriginal Housing Victoria
| LGA | Bayside |
| Homes | 8 |
| Jobs | Up to 33 |
| Homes Victoria funding | $2.3 million |
Homes Victoria is partnering with Aboriginal Housing Victoria to deliver 8 homes in Bayside for Victoria’s First Peoples.
These apartments are located close to a bustling shopping precinct, public transport and many other services and amenities. The property is designed by Rothelowman Architects and John Patrick Landscape Architects.
Rumbalara Housing Limited
| LGA | Greater Shepparton |
| Homes | 24 |
| Jobs | Up to 137 |
| Homes Victoria funding | $12.5 million |
Homes Victoria is partnering with Rumbalara Housing Limited to deliver 24 homes in Shepparton for Victoria’s First Peoples.
These independent living units will be home to older First Peoples and provide specialist health, ageing and wellbeing services.
The site is located close to amenities such as a supermarket, café, and a community support and activity centre, and features extensive landscaped gardens that incorporate water-sensitive urban design principles.
Aboriginal Community Housing Limited
| LGA | Latrobe |
| Homes | 1 |
| Jobs | 3 |
| Homes Victoria funding | $409,000 |
This home is centrally located, providing access to retail stores, fitness centres, and Moe train station.
This home meets the Livable Housing Design Silver Level requirements and 7.0 minimum NatHERS rating star rating.
