Affordable, safe and secure housing.
We’re working on projects to increase and improve affordable housing supply and opportunities for all.
Building a brighter future.
We develop affordable housing projects that are socially, environmentally and financially sustainable. We are committed to optimising our assets to deliver measurable social impact through the provision of well-located, well-designed affordable housing.
We work with Government, public and private investors and Uniting Church congregations.
We invest in community engagement and place-making so that our buildings and the people in them, are a part of the broader community, contributing to connected, thriving neighbourhoods.
In development
Uniting is repurposing our Jessie St, Coburg site to provide much needed community and affordable housing, and new and improved amenities to continue delivering community services.
Located in the heart of Ivanhoe’s community and business centre, our Seddon Street development delivers architecturally designed homes that address an acute need for social and affordable housing in the area.
Continual improvement projects
Housing upgrades
Our 7-room Hazelmere property in Horsham received $392,000 in stimulus grant funding from the Victorian Government to renovate the facility.
This allowed us to upgrade the property and create three 2-bedroom units and five 1-bedroom units.
What was formerly a rooming house with shared common areas was converted to a property with independent living units for young consumers.
This is an excellent result for renters, who now have a greater sense of belonging and independence.
We also received a Victorian Government stimulus grant to provide upgrades and improvements to over 100 properties across the state.
The funding, valued at $821,000, will provide welcome property improvements to renters within the Uniting Housing portfolio.
Solar panels
We received $200,000 to install solar panels on community housing properties across the Central Highlands region and the Wimmera.
The funding was provided by Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions (BREAZE) and the Victorian Government – Solar Victoria rebate scheme.
Solar panel (PV) systems were installed on 51 properties owned and managed by Uniting Housing.
All electricity cost savings from the solar panel installations are claimed directly by renters of Uniting Housing.
Our partner network
Uniting Housing works closely with Uniting Church congregations and local communities on local affordable housing opportunities and responses.
We are proud to partner with government, other community and faith-based community services and the development sector to deliver new affordable housing and integrated support services.