Mental Health Supported Housing Round
The Mental Health Supported Housing Round provides funding for the delivery of new social housing managed by community housing organisations for Victorians living with mental illness who require ongoing support.
The new homes will be delivered as supported housing in response to Recommendation 25 of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. Supported housing combines multidisciplinary, highly-tailored wellbeing treatment, care and support for residents.
The housing will feature
- natural light,
- flexible living spaces,
- safety and security,
- private entrances,
- green landscaping,
- and holistic support models.
In 2023, the first announcement of the Mental Health Supported Housing Round included more than 30 projects that will deliver more than 200 homes and create around 880 jobs across Victoria.
- Over $85 million Victorian Government Funding
- 3 community housing organisations
- 32 projects
- 214* homes
* Number of homes are subject to planning approvals.
Project highlight
The Haven Foundation
| LGA | Homes | Jobs | Vic. Gov. Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonthaggi | 12 | 52 | $4.9 million |
Homes Victoria is partnering with The Haven Foundation to deliver 12 new safe and secure one-bedroom homes in Wonthaggi for Victorians living with mental illness.
Located southeast of Melbourne, the homes are set in beautifully landscaped grounds, providing a relaxing environment to focus on recovery while feeling at home.
The residence also features communal recreational and lounge areas, kitchen, meeting spaces and on-site overnight facilities for Mind’s mental health staff.
The site is close to public transport, local shops, and other amenities. Tenancy will be managed by The Haven Foundation.
BlueCHP
| LGA | Homes | Jobs | Vic. Gov. Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobsons Bay | 5 | 20 | $2.1 million |
Homes Victoria is partnering with BlueCHP to deliver 5 new safe and secure one- and two-bedroom homes in Hobsons Bay for Victorians living with mental illness.
Due for completion in mid 2024, the site will be home to up-to 7 people, with a range of support services provided by BlueCHP designed to help people experiencing mental health challenges.
Social Housing Growth Fund
The Social Housing Growth Fund was established in 2018 as a partnership approach with the community housing sector to deliver social housing in Victoria.
Social Housing Growth FundBuild and Operate Program
The Build and Operate Program offers financial assistance to community housing organisations for up to 30 years to construct and manage housing on non-government-owned land.
Build and Operate ProgramNew Rental Development Program
The New Rental Development Program gives funding for the lease or purchase of new homes from the private sector for use as social housing.
New Rental Development ProgramRegional Round
The Regional Round was announced across 2022 and 2023. The government contribution of $237.8 million includes 55 projects, up to 739 new homes and creates up to 2,800 regional jobs."
Regional RoundRapid Grants Round
The Rapid Grants Round funded 21 community housing agencies for the development and construction of over 2300 social housing homes across Victoria.
Rapid Grants RoundHomes for Aboriginal Victorians Round
The Homes for Aboriginal Victorians Round funding builds on existing initiatives to support the implementation of Mana-nawoorn-tyeen maar-takoort, Every Aboriginal Person has a Home, the Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Framework.
Homes for Aboriginal Victorians RoundCommunity Housing Organisations
Find a list of Community Housing Agencies who Homes Victoria partners with to deliver and manage community housing.
Community Housing Organisations