Above: Property Team Leader Ben McDonald.
Above: Resident Robbie playing guitar at the BBQ.
Getting out ‘n’ about and using place-based approaches
Throughout 2023, the Community Development Team was busy visiting residents in their neighbourhoods and communities. Many cuppas were shared, and many snags were cooked on the BBQ. Time was spent on resident meetings, BBQs, gardening working bees, spruce up your neighbourhood days and more. These events
Housing Choices staff, neighbours, built residents knowledge about what the Community Development Team does, and further encouraged resident participation and engagement in activities. This year, we’ll provide place-based approaches to the work we do. What are place-based approaches? This is about us providing resources and services within your neighbourhoods and communities. We aim
to better connect and understand your interests and needs to improve your wellbeing and quality of life while sustaining tenancies. You’ll see us onsite (place-based) through the coming year in your neighbourhoods. Come and say hi! We’ll also be visiting residents in regional areas and across the east and southeast of Melbourne and look forward to meeting you.
fostered connections between residents and
Don’t forget about our Resident Community Fund. This is a great resource that lets you start or reboot anything, from a garden to a community activity. To find out more about our upcoming visits and the fund, please contact the Community Development Team. Call 1300 312 447 , or email communitydevelopmentvic@hcau.org.au
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