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Impact Stories

As a for-purpose organisation, the impact we have on communities is at the core of everything we do.

We know that to truly have impact we must listen and find solutions that are not always easy or obvious. Programs delivered with empathy and tailored to diverse needs, human-centred decision making and a holistic approach to connecting people to place is our community impact.

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Impact Story 02/05/2024

Happy, established and housed. The impact of housing for women.
Following relationship breakdowns and declining health Susan found herself in a poor financial situation, after having to leave work.  She experienced homelessness for several years. Through support from Haven Home Safe Susan is now happy, established and housed in her own home.
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Impact Story 20/03/2024

Shannon’s Story
Shannon's Story. Former Sidney Myer Haven resident Shannon generously shared his story with ABC Central Victoria breakfast radio station. Listen to hear how Shannon found himself experiencing homelessness, how he felt during this time and how he found the Sidney Myer Haven program. Shannon shared the impact this program had on his life “Sidney Myer Haven doesn’t just change lives, it saves lives” he says.
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Impact Story 21/12/2022

Prioritising culturally safe housing outcomes
First Nations peoples must have access to a system which is responsive to their housing needs and understands their connection to land, culture and family networks.
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Impact Story 21/12/2022

MDAS and HHS partner to deliver better outcomes for locals
The partnership aims to take positive steps towards self-determination for local Aboriginal people as well as providing a foundation to advocate for greater funding in the region moving forward.
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Advocate 21/12/2022

How 'Housing First' changes lives
Robert. We know that housing provides the foundation for people to address other aspects of their life which may be contributing to their experience of homelessness. That’s why we’re strong advocates for the Victorian Government’s investment in the From Homelessness to a Home program (H2H).
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Impact Report 21/12/2022

The social return on investment evaluation of the Sidney Myer Haven Program
Our first social return on investment evaluation found that for every dollar invested in the program, between $10.24 - $11.92 of social and economic value is created.
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