Art Classes
We are pleased to announce that art classes have started at our Mount Martha Rooming House. Women’s Housing Limited would like to thank Cheryl Widlend. It is because of her vision and unwavering commitment that this project began. Cheryl’s amazing talent and undying passion are contagious, and her patient, friendly teaching style are producing fantastic results. The atmosphere is relaxed and the participants have fun learning. Cheryl put it perfectly when she said, “I love being the glue that hold the pages together of a new book we are all writing.” Cheryl runs art classes each Monday from 11am – 3pm in the art room. Also joining Cheryl is Helene Levin, who is an active participant as well as a counsellor. Helene integrates therapy into the art sessions. She talks to the participants about how they can benefit from their sessions and how art can be an outlet for their self-expression and self-development. Helene shows them how to explore their inner world of images, feelings, and thoughts and talks about different ways to reduce stress that will help them in every-day life. Thank you Ladies!
Money For Jam
On Friday the 15th of September 2017 Per Capita launched the pilot Money For Jam, a social innovation project specifically designed to address income poverty for older women. The program is designed to help women over the age of 50 supplement their income.
Older women are increasingly at risk of homelessness and unemployment. Money For Jam provides mentoring for women at risk of homelessness to turn their hobbies and passions into micro-enterprises.
The Money For Jam model was co-designed in 2016 by 13 women over 50 who were experiencing homelessness and deprivation, in collaboration with Per Capita’s Centre for Applied Policy in Positive Ageing (CAPPA). This process led to an innovative solution for helping older women alleviate income poverty through micro-enterprise. CAPPA will now pilot the program in Melbourne over 18 months.
The pilot will be delivered with community partners Fitted for Work, Women’s Housing Ltd and Women’s Property Initiatives, and will support up to 80 women currently accessing homelessness and employment services.
In January 2018 CAPPA will be launching a smartphone App accompanied by mentoring. For more information about the App or the Money For Jam project please contact Myfan Jordan by email: m.jordan@percapita.org.au
Article from Women’s Agenda
Bayswater Project Reported In Knox Leader
An article announcing the Bayswater project has been published in the Knox Leader News 09. The article states that women and families fleeing domestic violence will be offered secure accommodation at apartments to be built in Knox. In the article Eastern Metropolitan state Labor MP Shaun Leane said the accommodation would help curb the number of women and families who ended up homeless. “This support will ensure that Victorians in need are assisted with safe, stable housing as they get back on their feet” To read more of the article please click the link below. Knox Leader News 09, Tuesday, August 29 2017
Funding Received For Bayswater Development
Women’s Housing Ltd has recently received $5.2 million funding from the Victorian Government towards the construction of 24 new apartments (8 x 1-bedroom and 16 x 2-bedroom) for women with or without children who are escaping family violence. The new apartments will be built on Women’s Housing Ltd owned land in Bayswater. “We all know there is a pressing need for more housing for vulnerable Victorians, and WHL is delighted with the support from State Government and the City of Knox in helping us create new homes for women and children escaping family violence.” – Judy Line CEO, Women’s Housing Limited. For more details please see the full media release – Funding Received Media Release
Newport Development
It’s been a bit wet but we continue to make progress at the Newport site!
Newport Development
The progress continues…
Proud New Owners Of Bayswater Property
Judy Line, CEO, standing in front of Women’s Housing Ltd’s next planned development opportunity!
Newport Development
It’s no longer a vacant block… building commences!
Newport Publications
Women’s Housing Ltd’s development at Newport has generated some interest in the media…check out the following publications for updates. It states in the Newsletter of the NSW Community Housing Industry: “Women’s Housing Ltd has a reputation for excellent practice as a transitional and long-term housing manager, providing information and referral services to women experiencing family violence.” and in a publication by Urban Melbourne: “…a new women’s housing development within the Hobsons Bay suburb, which upon completion will provide another outlet for affordable and safe long-term housing to women, many of whom are escaping family violence…Women’s Housing Ltd’s Judy Line says that increased public awareness campaigns surrounding domestic violence against women has helped secure more funding for projects of this ilk.” To see the full articles click on the links below. Newsletter of the NSW Community Housing Industry Urban Melbourne
Ladies Let’s Roll
Shebah is a driving service founded by women, operated by women drivers and designed for women passengers. Enjoy the safety and certainty of being part of an all-female network.
George McEncroe, a single mum of four, founded Shebah when she realised her daughter was concerned about her safety on the way home at night.
Safety and security for all women is important to Women’s Housing Ltd and Shebah agrees. Shebah’s all-female drivers have undertaken extensive background searches and safety checks to create a safe passage. Safety is a priority!
More good news is …whenever you roll with Shebah you will be making a difference! Shebah will donate 1% of all fares to charity. Women’s Housing Ltd is proud to be one of those charities.