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Val’s Story
Published on: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 moreRead more of the post "Val’s Story"
Category: Renter StoriesEleni’s Story
Published on: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 moreRead more of the post "Eleni’s Story"
Category: Renter StoriesAnnisa’s Story
Published on: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 moreRead more of the post "Annisa’s Story"
Category: Renter StoriesKym’s Story
Published on: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 moreRead more of the post "Kym’s Story"
Category: Renter StoriesZora’s Story
Published on: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 moreRead more of the post "Zora’s Story"
Category: Renter StoriesCarly’s Story
Published on: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 moreRead more of the post "Carly’s Story"
Category: Renter StoriesMornington Peninsula Project
Published on:In very exciting news, concept design is complete and a planning permit has been issued for 7 1 & 2-bedroom homes on the Mornington Peninsula Shire. These homes will be built on council owned land on which WPI will be granted a long term lease. Detailed design is underway with support from generous partners and we ... Read moreRead more of the post "Mornington Peninsula Project"
Category: Project UpdatesEco Village Daylesford
Published on:Civil works have been completed at the Eco Village in Daylesford. WPI will acquire four one-bedroom homes in this unique eco-townhouse project designed by sustainable architect Breathe. Our town homes in The Village project are partially funded by Homes Victoria as part of the $5.3 billion Big Housing Build and some extremely generous WPI donors. They ... Read moreRead more of the post "Eco Village Daylesford"
Category: Project UpdatesRevitalisation in Melbourne’s West
Published on:Demolition has been completed on one of WPI’s oldest homes in Melbourne’s west with the site being revitalized and redeveloped for the construction of two new homes to accommodate up to 8 people. All of the preparations are now complete and construction is commencing as we issue this newsletter. Our builder partner, Brilley Co, will complete ... Read moreRead more of the post "Revitalisation in Melbourne’s West"
Category: Project UpdatesThe Nest
Published on:It was spectacular to see the modules arrive on site at The Nest. Located in northern Victoria, these are our first modular homes. Final fit off is underway and landscaping is about to commence for these homes. We have partnered with the Property Industry Foundation and The Bridge Youth Service to deliver these modular homes ... Read moreRead more of the post "The Nest"
Category: Project UpdatesNightingale Umarkoo Wayi
Published on:Work is progressing rapidly on site at Umarkoo Wayi. The third floor slab has now been poured as it quickly approaches topping out. Works are ahead of schedule and will be completed in mid 2025. This is our second partnership with Nightingale Housing and we will acquire three 1 bedroom apartments in this beautiful development. We ... Read moreRead more of the post "Nightingale Umarkoo Wayi"
Category: Project UpdatesEdward Wilson Estate House
Published on:In May we were handed the keys to the beautiful Edward Wilson Estate House, the latest project of the Victorian Homeless Fund. Built by Hermitage Homes on Homes Victoria land, WPI has now been able to make this home for a mother and her four children who have been experiencing homelessness due to family violence. ... Read moreRead more of the post "Edward Wilson Estate House"
Category: GeneralFabrication commences on The Nest
Published on:Exciting steps have been made on the Nest in Victoria’s North East. Contracts have been signed with our appointed building partner, Modular Spaces, a building permit about to be issued and fabrication has commenced. We expect very rapid progress in the coming months with in factory construction underway on these innovative modular homes designed by ... Read moreRead more of the post "Fabrication commences on The Nest"
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