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18/09/2008
Community Housing Lobby Seeks $600 million from Richard Wynne
Yesterday the Community Housing Federation of Victoria (CHFV) met with the
State Housing Minister Richard Wynne. At this meeting CHFV presented a case
for a dedicated fund of $600 million to build affordable rental housing.
A real boost to investment in the 2009 budget to tackle the supply crisis in
affordable housing would improve access for tenants in urgent need. CHFV
calls for next year’s budget to target building at least 2,000 more community
managed rental houses.
Brian Pound the Executive Officer for CHFV, the peak body for the community
housing agencies that provide low income rental accommodation says, “The
Brumby Government has the opportunity to invest some of the surplus to
make a real difference to housing people in need”. Pound says, “Community
housing is ready, willing and able to use State funding to leverage increased
capital to build more affordable housing”.
A new injection of government funding would kick start growth. The need is
urgent and real action is vital for the well being of Victoria.
Media contact Brian Pound ~ (03) 9654 6077 or 0423 044 670
The Community Housing Federation represents community housing organisations across Victoria.
These are not for-profit organisations which develop, own and manage many forms of housing
for low income Victorians.
Community Housing Federation of Victoria
Level 5, 128 Exhibition Street Melbourne 3000.
Email: chfv@chfv.org.au
Phone: 03 9654 6077
Fax: 03 9654 5133
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