Bringing Services Together for Complete Care
A locally grown plan has been launched to better support vulnerable people across the Mallee. The Mallee Accommodation and Support Program has introduced what’s known as a therapeutic model of care to underpin how it services the region. Under the model, MASP staff take a holistic approach to support the overall wellbeing of people seeking […]
Investing in young people across the Mallee
The Mallee community is being urged to get behind a new fundraising campaign that will make a difference to young people whose circumstances may mean their potential could be restricted. The campaign will support the growth of the Mallee Accommodation and Support Program’s Youth Mentoring Program, which provides support to young people through mentoring and […]
Taskforce established to tackle affordable housing crisis
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 […]
MASP Office got covered in rainbows when joining the WorldPride 2023 celebrations
As Sydney World Pride officially kicks off its celebrations, our team at MASP gathered today to get into the spirit of this event despite the distance. Historically, WorldPride has been operating for over 40 years with a mission to promote and advocate LGBTQIA+ human rights worldwide. As a global LGBTQIA+ festival has been staged since […]
Supporting steps to independence
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 […]
MASP Renews Focus on Priority Services
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 […]
Christmas Cheer That Makes a Difference All Year
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 […]
Covid-19 Bring Unexpected Benefits For Foster Caring
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 […]
Canned Food Drive To Help Feed 500
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 […]
Homelessness Week To Shine A Light On Mallee Housing Insecurity
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 […]
