Our Operating Environment
At Inner East Social Housing Group Limited, we believe that access to safe, secure, and affordable housing is fundamental to every individual's health and wellbeing.
However, the social housing sector faces several significant challenges:
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Loss of Rooming House Stock: Over the past 20 years, there has been a steady decline in the availability of private rooming house beds across the state, reducing the housing options available to vulnerable individuals.
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Rising Costs: The costs of land, buildings, and rental properties have increased markedly, making it more difficult and expensive to develop or access replacement accommodation.
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Complex Client Needs: Our clients often face multiple, compounding disadvantages beyond housing insecurity. Supporting them effectively requires strong collaboration with high-quality referral agencies and ongoing support services to help sustain successful tenancies.
Despite these challenges, we remain committed to delivering housing solutions that promote stability, dignity, and inclusion for our clients.
Homelessness support services and resources
The Salvation Army, Homelessness East: Opening Doors
If you are sleeping rough, experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, contact The Salvation Army, Homelessness East: Opening Doors. The team can help with intake and assessment for crisis accommodation and rent, support or referral services.
You can contact them by:
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calling (03) 9890 7144 (Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm)
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calling 1800 825 955 (free to call at anytime, day or night)
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visiting the Salvation Army website(open in new window)
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visiting in person at Level 1, 353 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading.
Camcare
Camcare is a community organisation of professionals and volunteers working together to help people in Boroondara when times are tough.
Community Information and Support walk in service:
Monday to Friday 10:00am-2:00pm
Wellbeing counselling appointments:
Monday to Friday 9:00am-4:30pm
P 03 9831 1900
Housing Vic
The Victorian Housing Register (VHR) is where you can register for social housing in Victoria. Social housing is made up of public housing and community housing.
1300 475 170