ROSEMARY WEST - INDEPENDENT CR KINGSTON COUNCIL

 ROSEMARY WEST - INDEPENDENT CR KINGSTON COUNCIL ANSWERS OUR REPORT CARD.

Q1. Do you support Public Housing as an integral part of the housing mix?

A. Yes

Q2. 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

Q3. 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. Technically - boarding free with friends while a single mother, pre benefits.

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. Not sure

Q7. Do you think public tenants and those eligible for public housing have been sufficiently informed of the differences between  Community and Public Housing and of their rights and protections? 

A. Not sure

Q8. Do you oppose the transferring of Public Housing stock to Community Housing corporations?

A. Not sure

Q9. Do you support a significant build of Public Housing in your area to address homelessness?

A. Public or social housing, not sure which is best. In my experience spot purchase is the best option.

Q10. Would public land that is being earmarked for private and 'Social Housing’ be better utilised for Public Housing?

A. Not sure

Any further comments you wish to make are welcome, and will be published.

"I’m glad to see this debate begin. I agree: hands off public housing."

 

Thanks from

FRIENDS OF PUBLIC HOUSING VIC

DEFEND AND EXTEND PUBLIC HOUSING

HANDS OFF PUBLIC HOUSING