In 2025, the Federal Department of Veterans’ Affairs announced funding through the Veteran Acute Housing Program: this included $4.68 million awarded to Vasey RSL Care under the Capital Works stream for a new type of regional accommodation and support service at Geelong.
One year later, our planning submission to the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning has received approval to go to the advertising stage and progress towards the new ‘V Satellite Geelong’ is well under way.
“Our current priorities, set out in our Strategic Plan 2025-2030 include veteran transitions and growing our impact: this new initiative is a direct result of our commitment and determination to do more for those who need it,” says CEO, Janna Voloshin.
The V Satellite Geelong will deliver a purpose-built, two-storey building, offering self-contained one-bedroom apartments along with a communal space on the ground floor to support connection and wellbeing.
“This project represents an important step forward in strengthening support for our veteran community,” says Janna.
“It will provide much-needed housing and associated services for veterans at transitional points in their lives.”
The V Satellite model is based loosely on the V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program in Ivanhoe, offering veteran-specific accommodation and support. Our Veteran Housing and Support Officers (VHSOs), also funded through the Veteran Acute Housing Program, will help link residents to local supports and services, empowering them to overcome challenges and find a new path forwards.
“Whether it’s leaving the Defence Force, securing long-term housing, changing life circumstances or overcoming other life changes, we know these are the points when more support is needed to help avoid a downward spiral,” says Janna.
Below: an impression of the planned V Satellite Geelong, viewed from McClelland Road.
