Housing
Affordable homes a beacon for at-risk seniors
Warrick Jennings says if it wasn’t for VMCH he would be “another homeless statistic living on the street”. Warrick lost his private re...
World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) on 21 March is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. H...
Affordable Housing – what is it and how can you access it?
The is much talk about the need for more affordable housing options across Australia. There is also confusion about the difference between s...
Living with your mates in disability accommodation
Growing up and moving in with your mates is a rite of passage. But for some young people with disability, it’s not so simple. Decembe...
Alan and Barb – our affordable homes story
Without access to affordable housing, Alan and Barb would probably be living in a caravan. Twelve years ago they were renting a unit in Wats...
Keeping iso at bay in affordable homes
John Harris is known as ‘the rock’ of VMCH’s affordable homes community in Mentone. The retired butcher, aged 79, has lived in hi...
Green light for more affordable homes
VMCH is thrilled to announce the green light for a new affordable homes development. This week (August 3-7) is Homelessness Week; highlighti...
Seniors need more affordable housing
The need for secure, affordable housing has never been more important. VMCH has provided Affordable Homes for people aged 55 and over who ar...
New Disability accommodation helps meet demand
Recent times have shown us the importance of having a safe and comfortable home. VMCH is proud to unveil our newest Specialist Disability Ac...
Reaching out to (Tele) friends
There’s never been a more important time to stay connected and to look out for each other. Sheilah Blanchfield is doing her bit on both fr...
Housing challenges contributing to the rise in homelessness
Meet Mary and Joanne, who work within VMCH’s Pastoral Care and Affordable Housing teams. Mary, Senior Manager Pastoral Care Services has b...
Homelessness Week highlights service gaps
Hans and Peter have led two very different lives but have one big experience in common. Both know what it is like to be homeless. 4 – ...