CATHERINE NOONE -INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE FOR YARRA

CATHERINE NOONE -INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE FOR YARRA- 

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, alongside other supports and systemic change.

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.

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

A. No. As with the previous question, language can be used as a tool to shape discussions to suit different purposes. Clearer communication about housing issues is needed.

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.Yes.

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

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

A.Yes.

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

A. Yes
 

Further comments welcome and will be published

   Thank you for raising these issues and continuing to advocate for public housing. The voices of people in public housing must be heard and considered in decision making. While many of the issues highlighted by the current pandemic are not new for a lot of people, housing and social issues are going to need extra support, advocacy and planning. Council will have to work with the community and other levels of government to ensure better ongoing outcomes for people in Yarra, regardless of their type of housing.

Thanks from

FRIENDS OF PUBLIC HOUSING VIC

DEFEND AND EXTEND PUBLIC HOUSING

HANDS OFF PUBLIC HOUSING