Take part in the Partake program
Excitedly the Community Development Team plan to develop a resident led story publication. This aims to provide a way for residents aged 55 years and older to share their stories and lived experience with other residents and readers. Stories can be about anything, be it migrating to Australia, your careers, achievements, interests, hobbies or becoming a Housing Choices resident and more. The storybook will only include a limited number of residents stories. Every resident featured in the publication will receive a gift card and be invited to an event to acknowledge your time and celebrate your story. If you would like to know more, please contact your Housing Officer or Coralene, Community Development and Engagement Team Leader, by calling 1300 312 447. Share your story – resident led publication
The Partake program helps Housing Choices support residents to access and engage in community activities that support positive outcomes. The benefits of engaging in social, educational, and recreational activities and groups includes a sense of enjoyment, wellbeing and connection to others. This program is open to all Housing Choices residents and their families. Including adults and children who would like to join a local recreation centre, sporting club, dancing or singing group, art classes, or cultural or disability groups and activities. The Partake program offers $150 each year to assist with associated costs. This can include sport items, uniforms and shoes, dancing outfits, enrolment, art supplies, and membership costs. Lea is a Housing Choices resident with a passion for dance. In 2023 and 2024, Lea received a Partake program grant to assist her to attend Latin dance classes. She thoroughly enjoys the classes and teaches elements of what she learns at sessions she conducts with elderly people. If you would like to know more about Partake, please contact the Community Development and Engagement Team via, communitydevelopmentvic@hcau.org.au, and they will provide you with all the information needed to apply.
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