We are committed to raising awareness of the issues affecting public housing tenants in Victoria.

We work closely with the media to raise awareness and advocate for continuous improvement of the public housing system.

We can provide comment across a broad range of issues relating to public housing, including issues affecting security of tenure, waiting list times, maintenance, tenant’s rights, and gaps in the public housing system.

Media enquiries should be directed to:

Martha Haylett – Manager, Policy and Communications
M: 0422 348 520
P: 03 9481 4500
E: mhaylett@vpta.org.au

Case studies

People living in or waiting for public housing can be extremely vulnerable. Sometimes the last thing they wish to do is engage with the media.
If we cannot locate a case study directly we will put you in touch with other frontline service organisations which may be able to.

Media releases/public statements

OPPORTUNITIES FOR TENANTS TO REDUCE THEIR POWER BILLS

Recently, there have been some big improvements to the way our energy system works.   [...]

20
Feb

PUBLIC HOUSING POLICY CHANGES YOU’LL WANT TO KNOW ABOUT

Back in 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services was rattled by the release [...]

12
Feb

SUPPORTING A SECOND CHANCE FOR YOUNG VICTORIANS

In recent years, we have seen a negative shift towards harsh punishments that close the [...]

07
Feb

PUBLIC HOUSING IN VICTORIA AT CRISIS POINT

  A recent report by the Productivity Commission found that Victoria spends less than any [...]

31
Jan

WHY THE MENTAL HEALTH ROYAL COMMISSION MUST EXAMINE HOUSING

The Victorian Government is currently in the process of establishing a Royal Commission into Mental [...]

24
Jan

EMPOWERING TENANTS IN MELBOURNE’S SOUTH

This week our Community Engagement Officer met with the team at Voices of the South [...]

18
Jan

Publications

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