Sod is turned on home for at-risk youth
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Feb 25, 2020
Sod is turned on home for at-risk youth
A new Clayton home to tackle youth homelessness has started being built thanks to the efforts of Frasers Property Australia, Property Industry Foundation and Lighthouse Foundation
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Frasers PropertySarah Bloom, General Manager – Residential Victoria, at Frasers Property Australia
The first sod was turned on Monday for a new house in the south-eastern suburb of Clayton in Melbourne, to be built especially for at-risk youths.
Frasers Property Australia is partnering with the Property Industry Foundation (PIF) and the Lighthouse Foundation to build the home for at-risk and homeless young people.
It’s the third house Frasers Property has built in collaboration with PIF and the second as part of the National PIF House Program.
An artist's impression of how the new house at Clayton will look when built. Contributed: Frasers Property
At a Glance:
- This is the third house Frasers property has built in collaboration with PIF
- Live-in carers and counsellors in the homes will provide support, mentoring and life skills to help rebuild the lives of young people
- The Clayton house will eventually house up to four disadvanted youth and two live-in carers
The PIF House Program launched in 2017 with the aim to build 125 bedrooms for at-risk and homeless youth in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland by 2021.
Live-in carers and counsellors in the homes provide support, mentoring and life skills to help rebuild the lives of young people and help them transition to independent living.
Frasers Property is sponsoring and building the PIF House Clayton, which will eventually house up to four disadvantaged youth and two live-in carers, serviced by the Lighthouse Foundation.
The company has previously built new homes at Blacktown (NSW) and Bonbeach (VIC) as part of the PIF House program.
At Clayton, a host of other companies and organisations are playing a part, donating materials, time, skills and expertise to the project.
Partners include Corinthian Doors, Dulux Group, Austral Bricks, SMEG, Blind Factory and Beaumont Tiles, among many more.
The brand-new home will have a build value in excess of $550,000 donated to the cause.
Sarah Bloom, General Manager – Residential Victoria, at Frasers Property Australia says the sod-turning event, which marks the beginning of construction of the house, is a proud milestone for everyone involved.
“It’s been a huge effort by everyone involved in PIF House Clayton to welcome so many different businesses on board to help with this project,” said Ms Bloom.
“So far, more than 35 different businesses across the construction spectrum have lent a helping hand.
"With their support, construction is about to commence and we’re one step closer to being able to provide much needed supported housing for at-risk youth."
“It’s not too late for other businesses who would like to get involved to put their hand up, so we encourage anyone interested to get in contact with Frasers Property.”
Ms Bloom said the house has been designed to create a warm, friendly, nurturing and calming atmosphere in a home-like environment for the young people and carers that will live there.
Features
The house will feature a timber pergola, an array of planter boxes, outdoor courtyard, a garage workshop, three-metre high ceiling in communal areas, floor-to-ceiling windows and multiple skylights to create an open and light environment, connected to nature.
“It’s a home anyone would be happy to live in, a space young people can feel welcome and safe in, with the support they need to reach the next stage of their lives,” said Ms Bloom.
Kate Mills, CEO at the Property Industry Foundation said the project brings together the generosity and skills of the property and construction industry to build homes for homeless youth.
Kate Mills, CEO of Property Industry Foundation Photo: PIF
“Last year the Foundation built or funded an additional 30 bedrooms for young people who need a home – this included an 18-bedroom crisis centre in Melbourne, a 6-bedroom house in Orange and a 6-bedroom house in Sydney," said Ms Mills.
“This year the Foundation expects to build or fund another 40 bedrooms, including this 6-bedroom house in Clayton.
"It’s amazing what the property and construction industry can do when it comes together to end youth homelessness.
“In particular, when leading organisations such as Frasers Property get involved in the PIF House Program, it results in a tangible outcome for young Australians in need,” Ms Mills says.
Click here to find out more about the PIF House project.
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