July 22nd, 2025More homes for those in need

The state government is delivering more than 1000 new social homes across the state thanks to a partnership with community housing providers – providing more Victorians with safe and secure housing.

Minister for Housing and Building Harriet Shing has visited St Albans where 90 new social homes are underway as part of a $369 million investment to help build and operate more than 1,000 new homes.

The St Albans development, managed by Evolve Housing, will provide one and two-bedroom homes just minutes from Keilor Plains Station and close to local primary and secondary schools, ensuring residents are connected to transport, education and community services.

These homes form part of the 1,043 new social homes that will be built right across Victoria, including 256 homes in Greater Dandenong, 169 homes in Greater Geelong, 90 homes in Bayside, 68 homes in Port Phillip, 67 homes in Hobsons Bay, and 65 homes in Ballarat.

The Social Housing Growth Fund provides funding for not-for-profit community housing organisations to help build and operate social housing for 30 years. By partnering with these organisations, the Labor Government is supporting more Victorians into safe, secure, and modern long-term housing.

All 1,043 of these homes will go to Victorians on the social housing register – including people escaping family violence, people sleeping rough, and First Nations Victorians.

Every new home will be modern, energy-efficient and built to last – meaning renters will stay warm in winter, cool in summer, and save on power bills.