Ms THEOPHANOUS (Northcote): My question is to the Minister for Housing. What is the latest information on the progress of the Homes Victoria projects at Walker Street in Northcote and at Stokes and Penola streets in Preston? Minister, as you know, it is Homelessness Week, a time to raise awareness about the experience of homelessness and recommit ourselves to achieving long-term tangible change. I am proud to be part of a government taking this seriously, including through our Big Housing Build, an unprecedented $5.3 billion investment to deliver over 12 000 new homes, including in the local Darebin area. Notably this comes on top of two local projects currently underway in Northcote and Preston. Delivered through Homes Victoria, these projects are providing more and improved social housing in our suburbs. As chair of their consultative committees I have been working closely with locals and stakeholders and have been pleased to see the vast majority embrace more social and affordable housing opportunities. These are important projects for our community and our work to address homelessness. My community would love to hear more about their progress and what they will deliver for residents and those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
