Reports & Research Papers

Department of Human Services

On 30 April, the Minister for Housing, the Hon Wendy Lovell MLC announced that the Victorian Government will begin a three month public consultation process on the future direction of social housing. Over the past two years there have been a Parliamentary Inquiry and two reports by the Victorian Auditor General into public and community housing in Victoria. To guide the public consultation process, the Minister for Housing has released two discussion papers, which bring together a range of ideas to promote public discussion. 

KPMG

Social Housing: A Discussion Paper on the Options to Improve the Supply of Quality Social Housing 

Victorian Auditor-General's Office

This audit examined how effectively the Department of Human Services (the department), through its Housing and Community Building division (the division), plans for and maintains public housing assets, to support current and future access for eligible tenants.

CHFV Conference 2011 Report

From Acorn to Oak: Creating the blueprint for the growth of community housing in Victoria
Etihad Stadium — Victory Room, Tuesday, 19 July 2011

Download Conference Report

This report by SGS Economics & Planning was commissioned by CHFV on behalf of a number of housing associations and providers.  It examines the regulatory regime in Victoria and compares it with other jurisdictions.

Social Return on Investment (SROI)

This 2010 research report [opens in new window] commissioned by the Victorian Women’s Housing Association investigates the social and economic returns on their investment in affordable housing for women.  The report finds that VWHA’s affordable housing projects return $3.14 of social and economic value for every $1.00 invested.

GTA Consultants for the City of Port Phillip

Report prepared by Mandy Press for the City of Port Phillip