The MASP Youth Mentoring Program is a community-based mentoring program delivered by Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP). The 12-month program is designed to ‘make a difference’ to young people who have been subjected to multiple adverse childhood experiences.
Would you like to make a positive impact on your community?
MASP encourages the community to make a donation or in-kind support to help people in need across the Mallee region.
Here at MASP we exist to help alleviate the impacts of homelessness, abuse, suffering and disadvantage in our community.
If you are seeking support and would like to speak with someone about how our services might assist you or a loved one, we would love to hear from you.
MASP is a Registered Housing Provider, we aim to provide affordable community housing options for people on low incomes, experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.
Referrals to Adults/Families program are required to access through Haven, Home Safe at 143A Lime Avenue Mildura.
Referrals to the Youth Homelessness program (15 – 25yo) can be made via MASP reception.
IN excess of 1000 canned meals were donated to help feed Mildura’s homeless community through Mallee Accommodation and Support Program’s (MASP) canned food drive held during Homelessness Week last week. MASP housing access and support worker Celeste Smith hailed the drive a “huge success”, estimating the meals including soups, spaghetti, baked beans, chili con carne…
MALLEE Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) says new census data has revealed homeless and housing insecurity will be a growing challenge for Mallee communities, and is hoping Homelessness Week will help focus attention on long-term solutions. ABS data from 2016 shows homelessness rates in some areas of the Mallee are comparable to the State average…
Community support agency Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) is offering a practical and low-cost way for Mildura residents to do their bit to support vulnerable community members during Homelessness Week (August 1-7). “People always say ‘what can I do?’ – well our Food Can Drive is something really practical, affordable and easy, and we…
A leading community services provider says there’s an unprecedented opportunity to push the Mallee’s case as governments sharpen their focus on addressing structural housing issues and building new housing infrastructure. With rental vacancy rates at an all-time low and cost of living pressures at an all-time high Mallee Accommodation and Support Program says conditions are…
Social service providers fear the rising cost of living will push more people into homelessness in north-west Victoria. Reserve Bank Governor Phillip Lowe warned last month that inflation was likely to hit seven per cent by the end of the year. Fuel, food and education costs have been leading price rises across much of the economy, putting immense pressure…
A key agency that’s provided services and support to Mallee communities for almost 30 years is inviting community input into planning for the organisation’s future role and programs. Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) is developing its next three-year Strategic Plan and Chief Executive Officer Vince Wilson said the organisation was looking for feedback on…
After a national recruitment process, Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) has welcomed experienced leader Vincent Wilson to the positon of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr Wilson brings more than 15 years’ senior leadership experience in the public and private sectors with a strong track record of delivering organisational transformation and growth, most recently serving…
Christmas will be a little brighter for children in the care of Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) thanks to generous gift donations from local businesses and community members. MASP Chief Executive Officer Vincent Wilson said the support and generosity from the community makes a big difference to clients at this time of year. “Christmas…
A long-running mentoring program that challenges Mallee young people to build resilience is looking for new mentors – and the 2022 Kakadu trek promises to be life- changing for both mentors and mentees. Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) is holding an information night next week for prospective mentors to discover more about the Kakadu…
MASP will be developing a $2.65M social housing project on vacant land in Sunnyside Avenue, Mildura, after being successful in its bid for funding from the Victorian government. The Victorian government is funding $2,025,000, with MASP adding $600,000 of its own money to build a community living precinct of 13 units and an onsite service…
