MASP addresses the elephant in the room
Family Violence is often something people struggle to talk about. MASP and other local community organisations want to see that changed – which is why they are supporting Women’s Health Loddon Mallee’s “The Elephant in the Room” project. The Elephant in the Room project features words and drawings by women victim survivors of family violence […]
MASP Acknowledges World Homeless Day
Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) acknowledges today’s World Homeless Day. Observed annually on October 10 across the globe, World Homeless Day aims to raise awareness about the needs of people who are currently experiencing homelessness and promote work in local communities to alleviate suffering. MASP’s Homelessness Support programs assist people in the Mallee who […]
MASP Team Leader nominated for Leadership Award
Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) congratulates Team Leader – Residential Care Mikhala Lawlor on her nomination for the ResiROCKS 2024 Leadership Award. ResiROCKS is an annual event hosted by the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare and Residential Care Learning and Development Strategy to celebrate the dedication of Victoria’s residential care workers […]
MASP Youth Mentoring Program heads to Tasmania
Mallee Accommodation and Support Program’s highly successful Youth Mentoring Program heads to Tasmania from Saturday for a five-day hike through the Tasman Peninsula National Park. Since its inception in 2006 the program has impacted the lives of more than 220 disadvantaged and disengaged youth in the Sunraysia area, supporting them through mentoring and exposing them […]
Rough sleeper housing funding win for MASP
Mallee Accommodation & Support Program (MASP) will build six one-bedroom units in Mildura’s CBD to house and support rough sleepers after securing Homes Victoria funding under the Regional Supportive Housing Program. MASP Acting CEO Charmaine Calis said the State Government funding, combined with MASP’s own contribution, will allow MASP to house clients that are currently […]
Leaving Care Units in Mildura quadrupled following completion of MASP project
Mildura’s capacity to house at-risk young people leaving State care has been quadruped following Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) completing the build of three new CBD units. MASP received funding in October 2022 under Homes Victoria’s Youth Housing Capital Grant Program to build these three one bedroom units targeted at young people leaving care […]
Make a difference – think about Fostering
Foster caring had been on Mel Hoskin’s mind for years before she made the initial leap in October 2021. “It has been something I have thought of doing many times over the years and knew the time was right during Covid,” Mel recalled. “I have a passion for supporting vulnerable children and providing a loving, […]
MASP welcomes boost to funding of Family Violence services
Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) welcomes the announcement of $4.7 billion over 5 years for Family Violence Support Workers and other measures to combat Family Violence from July next year agreed to by the Commonwealth National Cabinet on Friday. The five-year national plan announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will focus on four areas: […]
Think about how you can help this Homelessness Week
Imagine finally moving into your own place after living on the streets or couch surfing with just the clothes on your back and maybe a few personal items. This is the reality for many of those who have experienced homelessness around the nation. For Homelessness Week, which started today, Mallee Accommodation & Support Program (MASP) […]
MASP’s new Dareton office fosters community connection
Mallee Accommodation & Support Program’s (MASP) new Dareton office will help foster greater community connection with the Far West NSW community. MASP will relocate its Dareton base from Millie Street to Shop 32-34 Tapio Street, providing a visible presence in the town’s CBD. The new office’s street frontage features artwork by Kuuwari and Elisha Mangal […]
