"I am extremely grateful that WHL was able to provide me with the means of safe, secure and affordable housing during this time"
"WHL gave me the breathing space to focus and move forward despite the uncertainly of my future at that time"
"It was a huge sense of relief to be able to feel safe and secure and I was able to progress my life"
"WHL workers are patient, efficient and kind"
"WHL worker received us warmly and explained everything in detail."
"I have referred your service to another friend who needs assistance"
"Honestly, WHL could not have been more wonderful"
"I was a little overwhelmed because I had been homeless for a while so any help I received I was grateful for. I think your service is badly needed and there are lots of people out there like me who need your assistance. There needs to be more housing."
"Thanks you for your support. Thank you for your understanding. I have never had anyone act that way before."
"The WHL worker is wonderful and makes me feel understood and cared for"
"WHL staff are very warm, friendly and most helpful. They appear genuinely concerned about my well-being and are very re-assuring. I feel most welcome and comfortable here. I appreciate the welcoming attitude and good atmosphere."
"It was practically brand new – lovely to move into."
"The workers go out of their way to make this a bright relaxed atmosphere"
"The Rooming House was a stepping stone to getting permanent housing. The Rooming House gave me an opportunity to build links to my future housing, now in Community Housing"
"I had guilt and shame, very self critical, the time in the Rooming House allowed me to build myself up again"
"I had guilt and shame, very self critical, the time in the Rooming House allowed me to build myself up again"
"The Rooming House was a stepping stone to getting permanent housing. The Rooming House gave me an opportunity to build links to my future housing, now in Community Housing"
"I feel that the culture of Women's Housing Ltd does not judge tenants. There is a culture of respect"
"The staff all have excellent skills. If we had more people like you in our community, our community would be a much better place. All of the team worked so hard to help. Thank you for choosing us for this new property. This has made such a change to both of our lives."
"Excellent service, very professional."
"Thanks you so much for our lovely new home, it is much appreciated."
"On behalf of my family, I want to thank you sincerely for our beautiful new home. It is so wonderful how hard your organisation works to help so many people, I thank you and your team for all of your hard work and the difference you make in so many peoples lives."
"They were pleasant and generous with information"
"Always willing to help"
"Even during times that I was experiencing hardship, WHL was so accommodating"
"It's not just a housing service, it feels like a women's support service"
"I feel that the culture of Women's Housing Ltd does not judge tenants. There is a culture of respect"
"I would like to thank you and your team in regards to the financial assistance granted to me. It was overwhelming and I shall not forget the kindness."

Women’s Housing

All women have the right to safe, secure, affordable housing choices.

Women’s Housing Limited (WHL) is a statewide not for profit organisation that provides low costs housing to women at risk of homelessness. Women and their children make up an increasingly large percentage of those in need of affordable housing. Those groups that are likely to experience housing stress include older women over 55 and women who are forced to leave their home because of family violence.

Since becoming a Housing Association, WHL has significantly expanded and diversified it’s housing portfolio and housing development capacity. WHL has both the capacity and experience to deliver large-scale housing projects aimed at meeting the ever-growing demand. WHL will continue to advocate for the housing needs of women and children and contribute to the growth of affordable housing stock.

WHL also provide additional services including:
Intake and assessment services for homeless women
Distributing Housing Establishment Funds to assist women experiencing a housing crisis
Housing assistance and referral to women exiting prison

Since our establishment in 1997, we’ve been listening to and validating women’s experiences, and acting as their voice in the housing sector.

Want To Make A Donation

We have a huge demand on our service which includes not only seeking accommodation, but also the provision of basic toiletries, train tickets and food. With this increasing demand we need your help more than ever.

Please click on the Make a Donation logo to donate to Women’s Housing Ltd through the Give Now website.

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What’s New at Harvest Square

On 25 October 2023, Anthony Cianflone MP, State Labor Member for Pascoe Vale, Coburg and parts of Brunswick West visited the Harvest Square public housing redevelopment site. Women’s Housing Ltd will be managing 111 units on the site as part of an agreement with Homes Victoria. In addition Women’s Housing Ltd will purchase 8 units from AV Jennings taking the total number of dwellings to 119. Anthony Cianflone MP continues to show his support for Women’s Housing Ltd and the development of social and community housing for women in Victorian Parliament.

Big Housing Build Progress

As part of the Victorian State Government’s “Big Housing Build”, the first round of funding from Homes Victoria saw a total of $738 million invested in 89 projects across the state. WHL was successful in winning funding for 309 new social housing dwellings spread over 13 projects, and work on the projects is progressing.

The dwellings are designed to house women and children in need of a safe place to call home, and will target women and children escaping domestic violence and older women, with 10% of the new homes allocated to Aboriginal Victorians. It’s anticipated that some very happy new tenants will be given the keys to their homes by the end of 2023.

Reconciliation Action Plan

WHL are proud to announce the creation of our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). This RAP reaffirms our dedication to reconciliation and commitment to providing culturally safe services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. WHL undertook extensive collaboration and consultation in development of this document and are thankful to all persons that contributed along the way.

The finalisation of the RAP marks the beginning of a larger journey of implementing change in a way that is tangible, transparent and meaningful. We embrace the Uluru Statement from the Heart and will ensure it remains central in implementing our cultural safety goals. WHL encourage you to download and read our RAP and welcome any feedback from our clients and renters. All artwork featured in the RAP was created by Reanna Bono of Yakuwa Designs (Wemba Wemba and Wiradjuri). Reanna’s artwork celebrates women and their connection to country and ancestors. Information about an official launch will be available in time.

Churchill Fellowship Report

WHL is pleased to announce that after much hard work Adam Sandford, WHL’s Asset and Development Manager, has had his Churchill Fellowship report published. Adam undertook to study indigenous housing, home ownership and support models.

The key focus was on various programs currently and formerly available in Canada. The aim was to follow the progress of one of the world’s largest First Nations populations, in a country that shares not only similar systems of Government and housing strategies, but a similar history of treatment of their indigenous cultures. Adam looked at successful and unsuccessful programs to gain insights and to develop an understanding of the impact to First Nation groups.

“My hope is to bring cultural appropriate services to the forefront of everything we do.”

To read the report please click here.