The Victorian Government has pledged $5.3 billion for social housing

Social service and industry groups are welcoming the Victorian Government’s $5.3 billion dollar funding commitment towards social housing, calling it a “win, win.”

Social housing in Victoria Source: AAP

Highlights

• The investment is being hailed as significant step in addressing housing and homelessness issues in the state, while also creating desperately needed jobs.
• When Victoria was hit by a second wave of the coronavirus in July, the state’s ailing public housing system was thrust into the spotlight.
• An outbreak across nine towers saw thousands of residents forced into a hard lockdown and unable to leave their apartments