Equally co-funded by Muslim Women Australia (MWA) and the NSW Government under the Community Housing Innovation Fund (CHIF), the project, which will deliver 12 units valued at $7.2 million on MWA-acquired land, should be completed early 2024
Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Assault, Jodie Harrison, said she was proud to support the project which was working directly with the community to support culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women at risk of homelessness.
“This is a prime example of the Government working in partnership with a community housing provider to achieve real results,” Ms Harrison said.
“Once complete, purpose-built units will be delivered to meet the needs of vulnerable CALD women who might otherwise remain in violent situations or potentially be faced with homelessness.”
The Greenacre Project features six five-bedroom duplexes and six one-bedroom studios, with separate kitchen and bathroom, inclusive of age modifications. It will cater to a variety of tenancy groups, addressing evidence-based needs for multicultural communities in the Canterbury-Bankstown LGA.
Muslim Women Australia CEO Maha Abdo said domestic and family violence was one of the main causes of homelessness for women and it impacted on people from all backgrounds, which was why culturally inclusive support was very much needed.
Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper said the program highlighted the importance of collaboration with CALD communities in delivering tailored housing solutions.
“For our culturally and linguistically diverse communities, the importance of maintaining community connections, especially during traumatic times, cannot be understated,” Mr Kamper said.
