Victoria Home Stories Winter 2026

There are so many good soups to choose from. What’s your favourite? One of our favourites is this Greek Lentil Soup which is nutritious, affordable and delicious! Recipe Ingredients: ∞ 1 cup dried brown or green lentils or 3 cans of lentils ∞ 1 diced onion ∞ 2 diced carrots ∞ 3 cloves minced garlic ∞ 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes ∞ 4 cups vegetable broth, and dried oregano. Instructions: ∞ Cook the onion and carrots until soft. ∞ Add garlic and oregano and cook until fragrant. ∞ Pour in the broth, canned tomatoes, and rinsed lentils. ∞ Simmer for 35-40 minutes until the lentils are tender. If you have a recipe you would like to share, scan the QR code on page 7 and let us know! Greek lentil soup

Above: SDA resident speaking with HCA staff member.

Know your rights – information for residents with disability

Your rights in your home are important to us. We want residents to feel safe, respected and included. Knowing your rights can help you make choices about your home and your life. Over the last 12 months, in partnership with VALID, the Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability, Housing Choices Australia has undertaken a co-design process with residents with disability, to create resources for residents with disability about their rights. Residents shared their ideas and experiences to help make the information easy to understand and useful. The information will help you: ∞ understand your rights. ∞ know what you can expect from Housing Choices Australia.

∞ know where to get help if you need it. ∞ feel more confident to ask questions and speak up. How we will share this information From August, Housing Choices Australia will contact residents living in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) to provide information about your rights. We will share this information with you and provide an opportunity for you to ask questions. If you would like, your family member, advocate or support person can be involved. Taking part is your choice. We look forward to sharing this important information with you.

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