Active Update

The Active Community Housing Board and wider community would like to thank and acknowledge the work of Hs Hnr Fred Davey and Mr. Ian Spraggett who resigned form the Active Housing Board of Directors in 2016 after many years of highly valued service to the Active Board.

Fred and Ian first joined the Board in 2009 and both served on the Finance and Audit Committee and Development Committee. Their dedication to the cause of Active Housing was vast offering many hours of expertise and guidance.

The NDIS officially launches on the 1st July (notwithstanding Barwon trial pilot site in operation since 2013), and will be rolling out across Regional Victoria and Metro Melb through the remainder of 2016 and beyond.

The change brought in with NDIS is fundamentally to provide people with a disability a choice.

Ms Mulu Mihreteab, an Active tenant, was recently recognised as Victorian Carer of the Year

Mulu and her family are inspirational in the care and support they provide to their daughter / sister Heaven.

Bendigo Project Update – Project Complete and Tenants Settled In

The Victorian government provided $1,880,000 in June 2012 to Active to construct two duplex dwellings. Each duplex dwelling comprising two by two bedroom units to house people with disabilities and one attached unit to serve as office and sleepover accommodation for rostered support staff.

Active CEO Chris Glennen

What a year! 2014 was a big year for Active, with two of our developments being declared officially open in Whittlesea and Bendigo. The tenants are well settled and loving their new homes.

As the only registered housing company working exclusively with people with disabilities who require support to live in the community,

Great weather, food and music, Active’s greatest Christmas party ever.

On Friday, 12th December 170 people enjoyed the food, music, sunshine, face painting and a visit from Santa for our best TRG Christmas party ever.

The Active car park was transformed to party central with marquees, dancefloor, food, music, presents and fun for everyone including tenants, staff and service providers

The Bendigo Development is now complete with the certificate of occupancy having been handed over on Nov 27, tenants are set to move in by Christmas.

Project Completed on Time and Budget.

We’re delighted to announce that the Bendigo Development project finished on time and budget, and look forward to tenants moving in in time for Christmas.

The new site in California Gully will house six people with a range of disabilities, in two duplex developments.

All tenants, Staff and Tradesmen are welcome to come and celebrate Christmas with Active Community Housing Ltd On Friday the 12th December 2014 @ 14 High St Yarraville. It’s PARTY time with Santa. Please RSVP to reception on 9314-8555 before Wednesday 10th December

Active Board Members speak at the CHFA 2014 Report Launch.

Ms Estelle Fyffe, CEO of annecto and Active Board member and Active CEO Chris Glennen were recently speakers at the launch of the “Providing Housing for People with a Disability Report” at NDS Victoria office on the 10th October 2014.

The NDIS represents a once in a lifetime investment and change in how services will be delivered to people with disability.

Active’s Annual Melbourne Cup BBQ for 2014 saw a great day had by all.

Active Community Housing hosted another hit Melbourne Cup Day Lunch on Monday the 3rd November 2014, one of our much anticipated annual events. The weather was fabulous and more than 80 tenants and Active staff enjoyed the day.

The Active 2014 Tenant Quality Survey Results are now available to view online.

Active recently wrapped up the Annual Tenant Quality Survey for 2014 which was conducted independently. A total of 138 questionnaires were returned, representing a response rate of 23%. 79 of the respondents were Shared Supported Accommodation (SSA) tenants and 59 were Active community housing tenants.

Active’s Annual Tenant Xmas Party is coming up…

Every year Active and the TRG hold a much anticipated Christmas Party at our offices in Yarraville. Everyone looks forward to the Christmas Party all year and this year is no exception.

Phill Drury – Avid Foodie & Active Tenant.

Active Community Housing Tenant Phill Drury can be found anywhere from Geelong to Ballarat, or Traralgon, or any point in between, given that his guide – now in it’s fourth edition – currently covers 109 accessible eateries across Victoria.

Active Melbourne Cup BBQ – Tuesday November 3rd.

Active’s Annual Melbourne Cup BBQ is always a hit

Active are holding our annual Melbourne Cup Day BBQ party on Monday 3 November at our office in Yarraville.

Celebrations all round as we open our Whittlesea New Beginnings Development.

Smiles all round at the Whittlesea official opening. (L-R): Chris Glennen – Active, Minister Mary Wooldridge, Sam Ozturk, Macarthur Yee tenant, Justine Morriss LWB, Rob Mitchell MP and Tracy Mackey LWB.

Minister Mary Wooldridge officially opened our Commonwealth SAIF funded homes in Whittlesea in July 2014. This occasion was celebrated by Active Board members, tenants, local residents, community organisations staff

Chris Glennen (Active) and Liz (Active tenant)

Recently, Chris Glennen and Sylvia Cassar travelled to St Arnaud for a lovely morning tea to celebrate the opening of seven units of accommodation in St Arnaud.

This was lovely occasion with great celebration and support from the local community.

Whittlesea project first tenants move in March 2014

In March our first tenants moved in and are becoming part of the Whittlesea community.

This development consists of four units providing homes for five young people with disabilities plus a staff unit /office for 24 hour per day staffing on the site.

We are holding our annual Melbourne Cup BBQ on November 4th 2013. Put on your best Melbourne Cup outfit and join the festivities.

Secure and appropriate housing is important for all Active tenants, but a sense of belonging and engagement is just as important.

Welcome to the first Active Update, a new e-newsletter that will keep you informed about Active’s work providing housing for people with disabilities and others who require support to live in the community.

As part of our commitment to understanding our tenants’ evolving needs and assessing the services we offer, Active carries out an Annual Tenant Feedback Survey.