In November 2023, the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning announced plans to create a blueprint guiding how Victoria grows and develops as a state. It called for submissions from the community to input into this plan.
Council to Homeless Persons welcomes the opportunity to provide input into the new Plan for Victoria. As expressed in the Big Ideas for Victoria’s Future document, accessible, well-built, strategically located, and attractive housing is of critical importance for Victorians.
This submission highlights the central importance of investing in Victoria’s future through increasing the supply of public housing. As identified in the more than 9,000 pieces of feedback received by the Victorian government, Victorians want more social homes, in locations with great access to public transportation, jobs, and opportunities; more certainty over time; and more green spaces in our communities.