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The commitment of the YWCA Victoria to affordable, safe and appropriate housing commenced in 1891 and has continued without interruption to this day.
There are few organisations able to claim such a long and proud history of housing provision.
The aim of the YWCA Victoria Housing Services is to provide safe, high quality, low cost housing, consistent with the policy of the World YWCA.
The policy of the World YWCA acknowledges the individual’s right to accessible and affordable accommodation while respecting the individual’s lifestyle choices.
Richmond House Information
General Information
YWCA Victoria owns Richmond House at 353a Church Street and has received funding through the Office of Housing to redevelop the site. The residents of Richmond House will be relocated for the duration of the redevelopment works, which will last approximately 6-9 months and during this period will continue to be supported by YWCA Victoria housing staff.
On July 21st 2010, all tenants were provided with a 120 day notice to vacate and the process of consultation around relocation needs commenced.
The redevelopment will include an upgrade of essential services and a retrofit of the existing building, which will significantly improve the amenity of the building for residents. It is expected that the project will be completed by July 2011.
For tenants
If you have any questions regarding the redevelopment at any time please contact the YWCA Housing staff on 8341 8766.
For referring agencies
Richmond House will not be taking referrals for the duration of the redevelopment work. It is anticipated that the project will be completed by July 2011, however this will be communicated closer to the time.
If you have any questions about Richmond House or other YWCA Victoria housing properties, please call the housing team on 8341 8766.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please note that our waiting list has been closed, for both men and women. Application forms will not be available until vacancies arise. If you would like to be notified when our waiting list is reopened, please email sue@ywca.net.
If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact our Housing Team on 03 8341 8766.
Suburbs where Housing is provided:
Female only - Richmond, Dandenong, Carlton and Coburg
Male only - Brunswick, West Melbourne
Mixed (with separate bathrooms) - Footscray
There are two aspects to the YWCA Victoria housing program:
· Community Housing
· Richmond House
Community Housing
YWCA Victoria manages a range of rooming houses in metropolitan Melbourne along with Group Homes and self contained flats and units.
All residential properties are governed by the provisions of the Residential Tenancy Act 1997 and accommodate men and women over the age of 18 years who met the Office of Housing Eligibility criteria. Rents are based on the 25% income formula plus a utilities cost.
In the Rooming Houses residents are provided with a secure furnished room and share common facilities. This type of accommodation is not suitable for children and the YWCA Victoria does not have provision for couples within this model of housing.
The YWCA Victoria is bound by the provisions of the Privacy Act 2001 and the Health Act 2001. If you would like further information follow the links below:
If you are not satisfied in any way with the service you have been provided you can lodge a complaint by either filling out a complaint form (Word) (PDF) or by sending a complaint email. The YWCA Victoria, Complaints procedure is available by following the link below:
If you are unable to print any of the information from this website you can obtain hard copies by calling or emailing a Housing Worker.
YWCA Victoria Housing
03 8341 8766
housing@ywca.net
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