Renter Activity
Inclusive Communities
Women’s Housing Ltd recognise that housing is only one part of the jigsaw in many tenants’ lives
Strong partnerships with support services is central to Women’s Housing Limited’s work practices. Partnerships can help to improve the sense of community and belonging for tenants.
Women’s Housing Ltd has a holistic approach to developing partnerships. Key areas of focus are personal support, local community, employment, training and development, education, health and financial management.
Our aim is to provide tenants with social, local and financial benefits, reducing those disadvantaged by low income, isolation, lack of education and poor health.
Community development has taken many forms. Rooming House residents have developed their own edible gardens, taken part in cooking classes, well-being sessions, art therapy, photography classes etc. The activities are determined by the residents.
My Money
Now the festive season is behind us we look forward to the year ahead.
With new possibilities, new jobs and new school years lets have a conversation about Money.
WIRE have published a guide specifically designed to equip you with a better understanding of your current financial situation and the skills to safely and confidently achieve greater financial wellbeing. If you are interested in receiving this information pack please talk to your Tenancy Officer.
Let’s Kick of the Year in Style!
On 25 February 2020 Women's Housing Ltd's will conduct the first community engagement workshop for 2020. Styling on a budget will be held at Burnley Backyard and is open to all Women's Housing Ltd tenants. More information will follow.
Christmas might be over but there is one more Thank You…
Women's Housing Ltd would like to thank Cheryl Barker for her wonderful support over the Christmas period. Cheryl wrapped and helped distribute presents to over 400 of our tenants. She was Women's Housing Ltd's very own Santa Clause!
Spreading Some Christmas Cheer!
Tenants at Bentleigh celebrating Christmas…
a wonderful opportunity to get together and wish everyone a safe and merry Christmas. Thank you to the lovely tenancy and asset officers from Women’s Housing Ltd for putting together a delicious feast.
Berwick Art Workshops
Tenants at the Berwick Rooming House have had the opportunity to experiment with materials and learn some new skills. Thanks to the support of City of Casey and Purple Dog Leadlighting & Mosaics the tenants are working on some amazing mosaic pieces.
Big Thank You!
Thank you to Vinnies Berwick Soup Van volunteers – ‘Vannies’ – for bringing food and friendship to our tenants.
The volunteer-run Berwick Soup Van goes out every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evening and, on a busy night, can serve up to 90 people.
Thank you Vannies for your ongoing support to the people of Berwick.
Big Thank You!
Thank you Footscape for the wonderful donation of new socks and footwear for our tenants.
Footscape is a not for profit organisation that provide podiatry care to economically disadvantaged individuals.
Thank you for supporting our tenants!
Happy Healthy Me
On 30 July 2019 Women’s Housing Ltd’s WAG committee in conjunction with Beyond Blue and Richmond Community Learning Centre hosted the fourth in a series of ongoing events designed to offer some entertainment, engagement and useful information to our Women’s Housing Ltd Community.
Megan, a guest speaker from Beyond Blue, shared her personal struggles with depression and anxiety. She spoke about the hardships and negative impacts that mental health can have on an individual and the support services Beyond Blue provide. The group reflected and discussed their own struggles. Amongst the inspirational stories and discussions, there was also a lovely afternoon tea where everyone was able to eat and get to know one another on a more personal level.
Financial Me
On 25 June 2019 Women’s Housing Ltd’s WAG committee in conjunction with Good Shepherd Microfinance and Richmond Community Learning Centre hosted the third in a series of ongoing events designed to offer some entertainment, engagement and useful information to our Women’s Housing Ltd Community.
Tye and Marina from Good Shepherd Microfinance provided participants with some useful tips on how to manage their finances, where to access free and confidential financial counselling, information about no interest loans and where to go if they wished to obtain further information.
If you missed out on this wonderful, informative event and are experiencing financial difficulties please call Good Money on 1300 148 028 to book a phone or face to face appointment.
Thank you Tye and Marina for your time and support to the Women’s Housing Ltd Community.