The Victorian Government has opened new modular homes in Geelong as part of its $17 million rough sleepers' package.
The Victorian Government has moved to combat homelessness in Geelong, opening seven new modular homes for those in need.
Minister for Housing Richard Wynne opened the self-contained units in Norlane which will allow vulnerable Victorians to get into stable housing as quickly as possible.
The units are part of a $17 million rough sleepers’ package from the Victorian Government, which includes 20 new units on three sites across Norlane, Dandenong and Bacchus Marsh.
Mr Wynne said everyone deserved a place to call home.
"These units offer shelter for rough sleepers while the support of our housing teams will help individuals make the transition into permanent homes," he said.
“Homelessness can be caused by a range of factors and our housing teams will help rough sleepers with their own individualised plans to address issues and rebuild their lives.”
Service provider Neami National will manage the Norlane homes, with a team of staff set provide intensive support to tenants at the site so they may be able to move into permanent housing within two years.
Victorian Housing Minister Richard Wynne. Source: Facebook
The Norlane units are the first to be operational, with residents able to move in from next month.
Seven modular units will provide accommodation to support staff and six tenants.
The relocatable one-bedroom units include landscaping and fencing designed to ensure that tenants and residents feel these homes are a part of the community.
The rough sleepers’ package also includes assertive outreach workers who have been active in Geelong since the program began in January.
These workers offer the first point of contact for rough sleepers, providing mobile assessments and support to around 120 people a year.
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