In what could be a first for Victoria, several key local and State Government agencies have joined forces to tackle the affordable housing crisis in Sunraysia. Mildura Rural City Councillors last night endorsed a recommendation to establish the Mildura Social and Affordable Housing Taskforce (MSAHT), paving the way for an unprecedented push to increase access…
A new social housing project in central Mildura will support vulnerable young people to live independently. The Mallee Accommodation and Support Program is one of eight agencies awarded grant funding to build three new one-bedroom units as part of the Victorian Government’s $50 million Youth Housing Capital Grants program. The Victorian Government grants are designed…
The Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) has announced changes to its client services and operations as it refocuses on future priorities identified by the community. MASP recently published a new strategic plan, setting out how it will better service communities across the Mallee region. “As an organisation, we’ve put a huge amount of work…
MALLEE Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) is urging local businesses and benefactors to make a difference to Mallee families and communities all year when they lend a hand this Christmas. MASP Chief Executive Officer Vincent Wilson said the “Christmas spirit” drives enormous community benefit for MASP each year through donations of gifts and toys and…
The uncertainty of COVID-19 has had an unexpected up-side for the Mallee’s out-of-home care agencies, with community members showing stronger interest in finding out more about being a Foster Carer. Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) and Mallee Family Care (MFC) have both noted increased inquiry in foster caring since the beginning of the pandemic…
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…
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…
