Renter Stories

  • Eleni’s Story

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    Eleni left a toxic relationship when she no longer trusted her partner or felt safe. She struggled to find an affordable rental property in the private market and stayed with friends for a period of time. Even though she was working two jobs, she almost gave up on finding a property that she could afford ... Read more

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  • Annisa’s Story

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    One year ago, Annisa and her 11-year-old daughter quietly left their home with only what they could pack in a couple of suitcases. Her husband, Olivia’s father, had been verbally abusive and controlling for over a decade. He was very charming in front of others and their friends did not realise what Annisa was going ... Read more

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  • Kym’s Story

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    In the 80s Kym was a single mother to her teenage daughter, Hayley. She bought a small house in Geelong and thought at least she would always have that. Unfortunately, over the years she was manipulated by another partner, lost her house and got into trouble. She spent two years in jail. Hayley became pregnant ... Read more

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  • Zora’s Story

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    Zora raised her son as a single mum. It was always a battle to make ends meet with a limited income and they couldn’t afford much. When her son became an adult, he helped with rent and expenses which made life was more comfortable for a while. Then he moved out to start his own ... Read more

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  • Carly’s Story

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    Carly’s children are 17, 11, 5 and 2. She was very young when she became a mum. She met her ex-partner at school and was with him for 18 years. For much of that time they lived with his extended family. He was always controlling, disrespectful and there were many years of psychological abuse, but ... Read more

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  • A team member’s perspective – Sue, WPI’s Office Manager

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    I recently showed prospective tenants through some new three-bedroom homes with great light and space. I was assisting another team member on this occasion and this is not something I do often.It certainly provided me with a new perspective. The first, was a young woman named Laura* viewing the property with her parents. Laura and ... Read more

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  • Tiffany’s Story

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    I lived on a farm for 20 years, up in Rosebank in northern New South Wales. Now I’ve been in Melbourne for about a year and a half.  In between moving from Rosebank to here, there was a three-year gap when I was unable to find accommodation. I was up in the Northern Rivers staying ... Read more

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  • WPI on ABC News Breakfast

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    Great to be part of the ABC News Breakfast coverage of our ongoing rental crisis on Friday. Madeleine Morris spoke with our tenants Tiffany and Sonny about the difference stable and affordable housing has made to their lives and our very own Lucy Simms about the need for investment to change the future for many ... Read more

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  • Val’s Story

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    Val’s Story “I was born in Carlton. I’m an inner-city person. I didn’t have any siblings so it was just me and my parents, and we were really close-knit. I cared for my parents in South Melbourne until they both passed away, and then I moved to country Victoria. I’d found myself in dire straits ... Read more

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  • Amber’s Story

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    Amber once thought she was in a happy relationship. She and her partner moved back to Melbourne from interstate to be close to family after the birth of their daughter, Mia. But her partner’s behaviour changed drastically. He became violent towards her. He was controlling and prevented her from socialising with others. He destroyed her ... Read more

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