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Wendy Lovell



The Hon Wendy Lovell MLC


$4.8 million social housing development continues renewal of Norlane

Thursday, 17 May 2012

A new $4.8 million social housing development at Norlane complements the Victorian Coalition Government's vision for the renewal of the Geelong suburb, Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell said today.

$16.9 million for new public housing in Reservoir

Tuesday, 08 May 2012

An ageing public housing area at Reservoir has made way for a new, modern, environmentally friendly estate, Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell said today.

77,000 vulnerable Victorian households helped with long-term housing

Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell announced today that funding in the 2012-2013 State Budget will enable the Government to assist around 77,000 households with long-term social housing, including public, Indigenous and community tenancies.

Public consultation opens for social housing in Victoria

Monday, 30 Apr 2012

Much-needed reform of Victoria's public housing sector is a step closer with the release today by Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell of two discussion papers.

Youth Foyer for vulnerable young people in Broadmeadows

Thursday, 26 Apr 2012

The Victorian Coalition Government is providing $10.4 million to build and operate the first of three new Youth Foyers, Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell said today.

$160 million redevelopment creates new homes and jobs at Westmeadows

Thursday, 26 Apr 2012

As part of a commitment to improving housing outcomes for Victorians, Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell has announced the development of new social and private homes at Valley Park in Westmeadows.

Statewide public housing waiting list falls

Thursday, 19 Apr 2012

Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell today released the public housing waiting list figures, which show a statewide fall in the March 2012 quarter, the third quarterly fall in a row.

$29.1 million for additional homelessness projects and services in Victoria

Friday, 13 Apr 2012

Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell has announced $25 million for 10 projects to trial new ways of delivering homelessness services in Victoria and an extra $4.1 million to extend homelessness programs linked to recommendations of the rooming house...

New homes for bushfire survivors at Marysville

Thursday, 12 Apr 2012

Six new affordable housing units have been officially opened in Marysville today by Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell.

Improved public housing for Benalla

Thursday, 12 Apr 2012

The recent refurbishment of public housing units in Benalla means a more comfortable lifestyle for local older people, Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell announced today.

$150 million Kensington redevelopment complete

Wednesday, 11 Apr 2012

One of the largest redevelopments of a public housing community in Australia has been completed at Kensington.

Connecting and informing Richmond

Wednesday, 04 Apr 2012

An innovative Victorian Government project will provide Richmond public housing tenants with better access to work and learning opportunities, Housing Minister Wendy Lovell said.

Systemic neglect and mismanagement of public housing by Labor

Wednesday, 28 Mar 2012

"The independent Auditor-General's report has highlighted the former Labor Government's complete failure in public housing and reinforces the need for our reform agenda," Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell said today.

Creative cubbies for Kids Under Cover

Wednesday, 28 Mar 2012

Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell joined with children to tour some special cubbies, as part of the charity group Kids Under Cover's Cubby House Challenge at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show today.

Carlton Work and Learning Centre open for business

Thursday, 22 Mar 2012

A new Work and Learning Centre in the heart of Carlton will provide much needed pathways into employment and training for local public housing tenants, Housing Minister Wendy Lovell said today.

Trade initiative boosting employment in Flemington

Friday, 09 Mar 2012

An innovative training scheme for tenants on the Flemington public housing estate is boosting employment and training opportunities, Housing Minister Wendy Lovell said today.

Community funding to boost jobs in Delacombe

Friday, 24 Feb 2012

Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell has announced $380,000 in funding to boost local jobs and infrastructure at Delacombe.

New affordable housing for older people at Avondale Heights

Thursday, 23 Feb 2012

Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell has officially opened new affordable housing for over 50s at Avondale Heights.

Painting Richmond into a positive future

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2012

Two Victorian Coalition Government initiatives will make the Richmond Housing Estate more attractive and boost employment and neighbourhood pride in the area, Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell announced today.

Victoria's public housing waiting list falls

Friday, 03 Feb 2012

Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell today released the statewide public housing waiting list figures which show a slight decrease in applications in the December 2011 quarter.

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