The Make Room project is a unique partnership between the City of Melbourne, the Victorian Government and key philanthropic organisations to address the critical needs of people experiencing rough sleeping and homelessness.
We’ve seen that people are able to re-take control of their lives when housing is available. However without a continued supply of short-term housing options in inner Melbourne, a number of people will continue to end up sleeping on our streets.
The Make Room project will help to fill this gap by providing short-term supported accommodation for people experiencing homelessness for up to 12 months with wrap-around support until they are offered longer term housing.
News
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Community consultation
4 July to 5 August 2021
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Timeline item 2 - complete
Housing provider appointed to refurbish the building at 602 Little Bourke Street
August 2021
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Timeline item 3 - active
Building refurbishment works to start
Late 2021
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Timeline item 4 - incomplete
Accommodation and support services to open at 602 Little Bourke Street
2023
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Timeline item 5 - incomplete
Post community engagement – regular community updates to impacted residents and businesses
Ongoing
