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Sidney Myer Haven

Sidney Myer Haven is a $7.5 million development in Bendigo which offers stable, affordable housing for individuals in crisis and a wrap-around support model for its residents called ‘Shared Futures’.

About Sidney Myer Haven

$7.5+ million project

Located 2km from Bendigo CBD

Residential complex of 19 two-bedroom units

Mix of singles, couples and families

Officially opened by Baillieu Myer AC in October 2015

Wrap-around support program ‘Shared Futures’

A holistic approach to supporting individuals in crisis

First of its kind in Australia

Social supports and a curriculum of activities to build skills and aid personal development

Topics include: social and emotional skills, training and employment, tenancy skills, health awareness, advocacy, leadership, civic participation

Learn more about the Shared Futures program here

Outcomes

Think Impact SROI (Social Return on Investment) research found that for every $1 invested in Shared Futures program up to $12 of social and economic value is created

90% of Shared Futures graduates now live in private rental or own their own home

Before living at Shared Futures, only 6% people engaged in any formal education. Afterwards, 53% did.

Read the From Surviving to Thriving social impact SROI report to learn more.