Thursday, 7 March 2024

 Harriet SHING (Eastern Victoria – Minister for Housing, Minister for Water, Minister for Equality) (10:09): It is always really important to be able to see the impact of housing on people who are vulnerable and often have very complex needs. It was therefore a really wonderful opportunity for me to talk with residents in Drouin and in Pakenham who are now living in accommodation which is bright and modern, energy efficient and connected to communities. Being able to see the impact that is occurring through partnerships between Homes Vic, the Haven Foundation and Mind Australia and the way in which we are seeing one-bedroom apartments being developed with connections to intercom technology and the opportunity for people to access the services that they need when and as they need them is why we are investing, why we are building and why we are delivering on record numbers of social housing across the state.