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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: Tenant StoriesMornington Peninsula Apartments
Published on:We are thrilled that tenants have moved into five new apartments on the Mornington Peninsula this week. These beautiful, light, bright spaces are now home to vulnerable women and children who have been been living in insecure housing. Some of these families have experience with domestic violence. WPI is incredibly grateful to Regenerate who have furnished these ... Read moreRead more of the post "Mornington Peninsula Apartments"
Category: Project UpdatesThe Nest
Published on:Property Industry Foundation’s Friends of the Foundation was held on Thursday 11 May 2023 where Monica Fontaine from Built, the Chair of Property Industry Foundation’s Haven House Committee VIC, shared the exciting news that ground is about to be broken on The Nest site in Shepparton. The Nest is a partnership between the Property Industry Foundation, Women’s ... Read moreRead more of the post "The Nest"
Category: Project UpdatesNotice to Members
Published on:Women’s Property Initiatives Ltd wishes to advise our members that in accordance with Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) requirements that our auditors have changed. Outgoing auditor: Crowe VIC, 42A Main Street, Pakenham, VIC 3810 Proposed incoming auditor: JTP Assurance, Chartered Accountants, 10/446 Collins Street, Melbourne, Vic., 3000′ Reason for change in auditor: Resignation by ... Read moreRead more of the post "Notice to Members"
Category: GeneralNew large family home in Melbourne’s west
Published on:A large family home was delivered in Melbourne’s west last week that is truly the product of effective collaboration and generosity. We are extremely grateful to the Scalzo Family, who are long term supporters of WPI, for donating the land which provided the catalyst for this project and to Christine Gilbertson who made a generous contribution that helped to ... Read moreRead more of the post "New large family home in Melbourne’s west"
Category: Project UpdatesNightingale Village
Published on:Women’s Property Initiatives has opened the doors to nine stunning apartments in Nightingale Village in Brunswick. These one and two-bedroom apartments will offer a pathway out of housing stress for a group of single women and single mums who deserve a new beginning. Nightingale Village is a collection of six neighbouring buildings, each designed ... Read moreRead more of the post "Nightingale Village"
Category: Project Updates25th Anniversary & Fundraising Gala
Published on:We were delighted to welcome more than 350 guests to our 25th Anniversary and Fundraising Gala which resulted in us raising more than $180,000 for our 25 Homes Campaign. 25 years is a wonderful milestone for WPI, which now owns 115 homes with a goal to deliver another 25 homes in the next three years. ... Read moreRead more of the post "25th Anniversary & Fundraising Gala"
Category: GeneralEquality Media helping WPI deliver our next 25 homes
Published on:This year we are honoured to be partnering with Equality Media + Marketing. Founded with a vision to be a force for good, Equality are specialists in creating and delivering media and marketing campaigns that make an impact and deliver real results. The team at Equality have been working with WPI to develop a digital ... Read moreRead more of the post "Equality Media helping WPI deliver our next 25 homes"
Category: GeneralAmber’s Story
Published on: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 moreRead more of the post "Amber’s Story"
Category: Tenant StoriesZora’s Story
Published on:Zora, who raised her son as a single mum. It was always a battle to make ends meet with a limited income. When her son became an adult, he helped with the rent and expenses which made a huge difference. For a while, life was more comfortable, but when he moved out to start his own ... Read moreRead more of the post "Zora’s Story"
Category: Tenant StoriesJo’s Story
Published on:Before finding secure housing Jo slept on friends couches for 10 years. Her situation was grim. Jo is a talented artist, but her income was irregular and often low. She simply couldn’t afford secure housing of her own. She started house-sitting – minding peoples’ pets while they went on holiday and couch-surfing at friends’ ... Read moreRead more of the post "Jo’s Story"
Category: Tenant StoriesGreat progress at Mt Atkinson
Published on:Great progress bring made on our Mt Atkinson house which is now at lock up with cabinets going in. This home will soon be complete and ready for a large family to move in. This 5 bedroom home is a collaboration between WPI and The Victorian Homeless Fund with generous contributions from Lendlease Future Steps, ISPT and ... Read moreRead more of the post "Great progress at Mt Atkinson"
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