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Artist impression of the New Street, Brighton development
18 Mar 2024
Spotlight on Homes Victoria: Brighton

Tanya is one of more than a hundred residents who have moved into new social homes in Brighton in March 2024, developed under the Victorian Government's Ground Lease Model program.  

After needing to leave her previous apartment, Tanya struggled to find a new place to live due to cost of rental properties and had been couch surfing – staying in spare rooms of friends - until being offered a place in the new development in Brighton.

Comprising 151 new social housing units, as well as 140 market rental units, the Brighton development provides much-needed growth in Melbourne's housing supply. 

For Tanya, the new development allows her a stable environment and place to call home, as well as an opportunity to connect with fellow residents through art classes she hopes to run in the community room. The site also includes a new cafe and community garden, available for use by residents and the local community. 

Case study and image attributed to Homes Victoria. 

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Flemington tenant Rose stands on a balcony smiling
18 Mar 2024
Spotlight on Homes Victoria: Flemington

Rose and her eight children are one of hundreds of families now able to call Flemington home once more, following the completed redevelopment of the site under the Victorian Government's Ground Lease Model program. 

Comprising one, two, three and four-bedroom units, the 359-unit development includes 240 social homes and 119 affordable homes, as well as community and open spaces, and car parking. 

Having originally lived in Flemington from 2009, Rose and her children were relocated five years ago during the demolition and reconstruction of the site. The family of nine has now returned to a new four-bedroom apartment and neighbouring two-bedroom apartment, allowing them to stay together comfortably just five kilometres from the CBD with easy access to public transport. 

Rose says Flemington has a "heartbeat" and is excited to be back in the area. With her youngest child three years old, and eldest 18 years old, the Flemington area provides them with a sense of community, opportunity to meet friends, play sport and take up new activities. 

Under the Ground Lease Model, the land remains publicly owned and is leased to a not-for-profit project partner to build, operate and maintain the housing onsite for 40 years. At the end of the lease, all homes will be transferred to public ownership. 

Case study and image attributed to Homes Victoria. 

Jay, Hinaben and daughter Shanaya
First Home Buyers
20 Nov 2023
First Home Buyers: Jay and Hinaben

Jay and his family, are permanent residents who purchased their home through the First Home Guarantee. 

SGCH
First Home Buyers
24 Oct 2023
Spotlight on: SGCH

David*, a 58-year-old professional actor, moved from a former Housing NSW property in Lavender Bay to SGCH’s Gibbons Street, Redfern property. After being diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease, navigating stairs with poor mobility and a walking stick became increasingly difficult at his Lavender Bay home.

Tenant, Jan
First Home Buyers
24 Oct 2023
Spotlight on: Pacific Link Housing

‘I had worked 49 years full-time as a teacher, raised a family, contributed to community and church groups. I was settled in a house with a good-sized garden and very supportive friends close by. Through unforeseen circumstances, I was given six weeks to leave the house and find a rental,’ explained Jan.

Tenant, Nicole
First Home Buyers
24 Oct 2023
Spotlight on: Bridge Housing

'Without access to stable, affordable housing, everything in your life is affected. Housing uncertainty does not occur in isolation, it impacts your ability to find a job, to study and focus on work. It takes over all aspects of life, limiting your true potential,' said Nicole.

Housing Choices Tasmania Tenant, Greg
First Home Buyers
24 Oct 2023
Spotlight on: Housing Choices Tasmania

Born and raised in Tasmania, Greg moved to Burnie to live with his mother before finding private accommodation. While renting, the owners decided to sell Greg’s home which raised concerns about the security of the private rental market for Greg.

Foundation Housing Cannington development
First Home Buyers
24 Oct 2023
Spotlight on: Foundation Housing

Foundation Housing tenants, Shanice and Corey and their son were living between rentals and family and friends for three years.

Tenant, Margaret
First Home Buyers
24 Oct 2023
Spotlight on: BaptistCare

When circumstances changed, and she couldn't continue living with her sister, Margaret applied for social housing. Whilst waiting for a home in Sydney, Margaret settled into accommodtion in Urunga on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, however her health started to deteriorate.

Image of Keenan and Isobella sitting, smiling on the carpet in an empty room of their new home
First Home Buyers
23 Oct 2023
First Home Buyers: Isobella and Keenan

Isobella and Keenan, a young couple from Broken Hill in NSW, purchased a home through the Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee.