Every Aboriginal Person Has a Home – The Victorian Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Framework

The Victorian Government is committed to establishing secure housing as a fundamental step in breaking the cycles of disadvantage and homelessness. The Victorian Government recognises the importance of a holistic approach in meeting victim survivors’ accommodation needs and reducing their risk of homelessness.  

Our work is guided by the goals and objectives outlined in the Mana-na worn-tyeen maar-tarkoort; Every Aboriginal Person has a Home Victorian Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Framework (VAHHF). For more information see VAHHF 

Launched in February 2020, this Framework provides a 20-year roadmap for housing and homelessness reform in Victoria, led by the Aboriginal community for the Aboriginal community, with the support of the Victorian Government. It focuses on moving beyond crisis management of Aboriginal housing to address each of the drivers of housing outcomes. The Framework aims to achieve quality housing outcomes for all Aboriginal Victorians in a generation and meet demand for 27,000 additional Aboriginal households by 2036.  

Objectives 4.2 and 4.3 centre on creating an Aboriginal focussed service system that provides support for those at high risk, including transitional, medium, and long-term housing options for Aboriginal victim survivors. The approach prioritises their safety, addresses their unique needs, and aims to increase the supply of crisis and transitional housing.