Labor Will Deliver Supported Housing For Victorians Living With Mental Illness

Everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home.

But for Victorians living with severe mental illness, finding a home is only the first step.

Every year, more than 500 Victorians leave acute mental health care for rooming houses, motels or homelessness.

Without ongoing support, people risk losing their homes and their recovery.

That’s why a re-elected Carroll Labor Government will invest $15.8 million to deliver supported housing for adults living with mental illness.

More support to keep people in homes

Labor is delivering purpose-built supported housing homes across the state, so Victorians can stay connected to their families and local communities.

But building homes is only half the job.

This funding will provide people with the ongoing wraparound support they need to maintain their tenancies and engage with health, social and community services for their recovery.

Supporting recovery and easing pressure on hospitals

Housing insecurity can undermine recovery and lead to avoidable hospital readmissions.

It also increases pressure on emergency departments and other frontline services.

By helping people stay housed, Labor will support better recovery, reduce demand on mental health crisis services and reduce costs across the housing system.

It’s part of Labor’s work to deliver the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System.

Only Labor is delivering the support Victorians need.

A Liberal-One Nation Coalition would put frontline services at risk with $40 billion in cuts.

Quotes attributable to Premier Ben Carroll

“Everyone deserves to have a safe place to call home.”

“Labor is building supported homes and investing in the care people need to stay housed and rebuild their lives.”

Quote attributable to Minister for Mental Health Ingrid Stitt

“This funding will connect people with ongoing mental health care and support, helping prevent crises and avoidable hospital admissions.”

Quote attributable to Minister for Housing, Building and Precincts Nick Staikos

“A safe and stable home is critical to recovery for people living with severe mental illness.”