Homes Victoria, in partnership with community housing provider, HousingFirst is delighted to welcome residents into 99 new homes at the Oakover Road, Preston redevelopment.
The new housing at Oakover Road replaces 26 public housing dwellings that were no longer fit for purpose with 296 new homes – including 99 new social homes and 197 new market homes.
The new social homes are now complete and have been designed to be modern, sustainable, energy efficient and meet the Gold Livable Housing Design guidelines.
As part of the redevelopment, a communal rooftop lounge and garden, community gallery and a new pocket park have been created for residents to enjoy.
The gallery will be a unique space for residents and locals to celebrate art and foster wider community connections.
HousingFirst, will help to activate the gallery space by hosting a range of activities, events and workshops.
They will also assist renters to access community support services and programs, where appropriate, creating a strong, connected community.
What is social housing?
Social housing is an umbrella term that includes both public housing and community housing. It generally indicates housing that involves some degree of subsidy.
Public housing is housing owned and managed by Homes Victoria. The government provides public housing to eligible Victorians including:
- people who are unemployed
- on low incomes
- live with a disability or a mental illness
- or who are at risk of homelessness.
Apply for social housing
To find out whether you’re eligible and to apply for social housing, please visit the HousingVic website.
Seeking more information?
You can learn more about the Oakover Road, Preston project.
For general enquiries relating to social housing at the Oakover Road site:
- emailinfo@housingfirst.org.au
- call 03 9534 5837 (Australia wide).
For general enquiries about Homes Victoria projects:
- emailenquiries@homes.vic.gov.au.
- Read more Homes Victoria news, including project updates and stories from our renters.
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