CARMEN LAHIFF-JENKINS, REASON PARTY CANDIDATE FOR DAREBIN

CARMEN LAHIFF-JENKINS - REASON PARTY CANDIDATE FOR DAREBIN - RESPONDS TO OUR REPORT CARD

1. Do you support Public Housing as an integral part of the housing mix?

A.Absolutely!


2. In Victoria, Public Housing as distinct from Community Housing, makes up 2.7% of all housing.
  Is this too high? Is this too low?

A.Too low!


3. Is Public Housing the best model for preventing and addressing homelessness?

A. YES!


4. Have you or anyone in your family or friendship circle ever been homeless?

A.Yes.


5. Do you think the language regarding the various housing models should be more transparent? 

A.Yes, I really do!


6. Do you think the issue of Public Housing versus Community Housing has been sufficiently discussed in the public domain? 

A. Absolutely not, people always confuse the two. People utilising public housing should be well informed and consulted. They are not. It’s disempowering and does not service this community appropriately.


7. Should public tenants and those eligible for public housing be sufficiently informed of the differences between Community and Public Housing and of their rights and protections? 

A. Of course! Again, people utilising public housing should be empowered within this service to influence it.

8. Do you oppose the transferring of Public Housing stock to Community Housing corporations?

A. Yes, Public housing stock needs replenishing.

 
9. Do you support a significant build of Public Housing in your area to address homelessness? 

A. Yes, absolutely.

10. Would public land that is being earmarked for private and 'Social Housing’ be better utilised for Public Housing?

A. Yes, public housing stock has been undermined and diminished while need has risen. Community housing is also important but they are not the same thing, for the same groups.

Thanks from

FRIENDS OF PUBLIC HOUSING VIC

DEFEND AND EXTEND PUBLIC HOUSING

HANDS OFF PUBLIC HOUSING