Affordable Homes

Private rental can seem impossible if you’re on a low income, especially if you’re also dealing with unemployment, financial stress or mental health issues.

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Affordable Homes

Safe, secure, and comfortable housing designed for older Australians.

Anglicare Rental Affordability Snapshot figures reveal just 0.8% of available housing stock in Australia is affordable and appropriate for a single person on an Age Pension. That’s where we come in.

We believe our nation’s older generation deserve access to safe and secure housing; a place where you can live your life to the fullest.

As part of our commitment to comfortable and secure housing, VMCH provides affordable homes to 421 people across 22 communities.

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Affordable Homes

Our locations span the inner suburbs of Melbourne and are all conveniently located near shops, public transport and the local Catholic church.

It’s not just about having a roof over your head; we are here to ensure you feel comfortable, safe and connected to your community with access to Pastoral Care, home maintenance, gardening and personal support such as Home Care Packages.

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Our units

Within our units you’ll find a living room, kitchen, single bedroom and bathroom. We also have a small number of two-bedroom units, which are allocated to couples.

Your home will also include:

Split-system air conditioning
Built-in robes
Window furnishings
Floor coverings.

Some ground floor units have a small garden or enclosed courtyard.

Who can apply

To be eligible for a home you will need to be over 55 years of age and:

Have documents from a doctor saying you can live independently
Supply a current income statement from Centrelink or proof of other income
Be retired or working a maximum of 15 hours per week
Have assets below $100,000.

Please note: As there is no on-site care provided, applicants must be able to manage independently.

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I wouldn’t have been able to afford living in a private house on a pension. Rents are exorbitant if you’re a widow like me. I’d probably be living in public housing, which is very hard to get. VMCH is excellent. Here, I’m independent and I’m comfortable.

Ita, Ivanhoe

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I am 110% happy here. It’s so lovely. Everyone feels safe and we all know and look out for each other.

John, Mentone

Affordable Homes

Affordable Homes

Who can apply

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