First Big Housing Build complete We celebrated a range of development milestones in collaboration with partners as part of the Victorian Government’s $5.3 billion Big Housing Build. In Preston, Victorian Minister for Housing, Colin Brooks MP, had a sneak peak of our Big Housing Build residential development comprising of 39 apartments. Accompanied by local member Nathan Lambert MP and Housing Choices’ Chief Commercial O cer Brian Motz, the Minister was impressed by the generously sized, light-filled apartments, graced with great views of gumtrees, the city and downtown Preston. Designed by award-winning architects, Six Degrees, the development is the product of a unique cross-sectoral partnership with Homes Victoria, Darebin City Council, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation and service provider, Thorne Harbour Health.
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With new opportunities for residents to participate and be heard, innovative cross collaborations with a range of exceptional partners and the ability to meet face-to-face following COVID lockdowns, it was another very successful year for the Victorian Housing Choices team. As well as developing properties, celebrating milestones and fostering community, we also explored ideas around social housing with our flagship sector event, the Oswald Barnett Oration. Staff celebrate together For the first time since 2019, 90 Victorian Housing Choices sta were able to get together for the annual State Summit - and the energy in the room was palpable! Located at Melbourne City Bowling Club in the gorgeous Flagsta Gardens and opposite our QVM development, the event was led by Victorian General Manager Melissa Palframan. Melissa shared inspiring examples of how Housing Choices had positively impacted residents’ lives during a highly challenging year, and touching reflections from sta about why they came to work - emphasising the e orts of all sta in achieving positive outcomes for residents. Former Managing Director Michael Lennon thanked sta for their commitment and resilience in helping so many residents into safe, secure and a ordable housing, despite the challenges of COVID. General Manager of Property Development, James Henry, spoke about the impressive pipeline of new properties the organisation has achieved and is working toward. Deb Pask, Housing Team Leader, was recognised for her incredible 20-year career with Housing Choices. Deb said she continues to be inspired and motivated by the residents she meets and the colleagues she works alongside.
Victorian sta enjoying the annual State Summit in Flagsta Gardens.
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Annual Report 2022-23
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