Peter now dreams
Resident Peter S first applied for the Mixed
Equity housing program in 2011 and Housing Choices was happily able to secure a home for him that met his needs and life goals. He has a wonderful support network and is close to his family. Below Peter shares his story. Moving into my home “I lived in two community residential units in Melbourne for fifteen years. I hated it and I was hurt in the units. I was given the chance to move out. There wasn’t a place for me in disability accommodation in my town. Housing Choices rescued me. They helped me to buy my own place and now they manage it for me. I LOVE my home. I have been here ten years. Housing Choices helped me make changes. I now have a wonderful place to sit outside and relax. I used to get scared a lot but I feel safe in my home. I love coming home. I am so grateful that I learned about Housing Choices. I never dreamed that I could get a life in the community residential units. I just wanted to survive. Now I dream.” - Pete
‘Home is where the art is’ competition and exhibition
Our ‘Home is where the art is’ competition is officially closed for entries! Thank you to all residents who submitted their gorgeous artworks. We are proud to announce that we have received more than 70 pieces of art to showcase in our first Victorian Resident Art Exhibition, and to select our art competition winners from. It was amazing to see the variety of pieces ranging across sculpture, drawing, painting and photography.
The Community Development and
Engagement Team and Resident Art Working Group have been hard at work planning the exhibition. Coralene and Alex are collecting and storing artworks that are going to be exhibited at our ‘Home is where the art is’ exhibition on Wednesday 18 October, 12:30pm to 3pm at the City of Melbourne Bowls Club, Flagstaff Gardens . Come along and marvel at our amazingly talented residents and enjoy a cuppa and light lunch.
If you’re interested in coming, please RSVP to Alex, Community Development and Engagement Officer via email communitydevelopmentvic@hcau.org.au or ring 1300 312 447 and let reception know you’ll be popping over!
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