Affordable Housing

Affordable rental accommodation specifically for veterans, partners and dependents

300 units and apartments at ten locations across Victoria

Offering a safe and secure place to call home among people with shared experiences. Accommodation costs are well below comparable private rentals and offer greater lease security. Buildings and grounds are maintained by Vasey RSL Care. Accommodation is for veterans of all ages and their dependents.

You will be welcomed into a community environment among those with similar values and experiences. Take part in group events and activities if you wish to. Our staff will connect you to services to support you with any issues or difficulties you are experiencing.

Locations

  • Beaumaris
  • Cheltenham
  • Croydon
  • Frankston South
  • Bell Park
  • Ivanhoe
  • Reservoir
  • Wodonga
  • Warrnambool

Beaumaris

Address: Corner Gareth & Glenwood Ave

  • 12 one-bedroom single storey units
  • 1 km from the beach
  • One minute walk to bus route (Reserve Road)
  • Two minute walk to nearby shopping centre

 

Cheltenham

Address: 58-72 Centre Dandenong Road

  • 85 one-bedroom and 2-bedroom single storey units
  • Community Hall with library, pool table and barbeque area
  • Coffee Club held weekly
  • On a bus route
  • Short walk to nearest shops

 

Croydon

Address: 415 Mount Dandenong Road

  • 18 one-bedroom single storey units
  • Community Hall with library
  • On a main bus route

 

Frankston South

Address: 85 Overport Road

  • 83 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom single storey units
  • Community hall with library and pool table
  • 3km to the beach
  • On a bus route
  • Located adjacent to Vasey RSL Care residential aged care home

 

Geelong - Bell Park

Address: McClelland St, Overend Court & Neilson Square

  • 39 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom single storey units
  • Community hall with activities by residents
  • Bus route outside entrance

 

Ivanhoe - NEW

Address: 125 Bell Street

  • 26 one and two-bedroom apartments with private balcony or terrace
  • Access to gym and communal BBQ/entertainment area
  • Private basement car park and storage cage
  • Close to local RSL Sub-branch
  • On a bus route
  • Close to shops

 

Reservoir

Address: Tracy Street

  • 12 one-bedroom single storey units
  • Quiet location set back from side road
  • Adjacent to council reserve
  • Bus route at end of drive

Wodonga

Address: 9 McFarland Road

  • 3 two-bedroom single storey units
  • Private rear yards
  • Off-road under cover parking
  • 2km from centre of Wodonga
  • 200m from bus route

 

Warrnambool

Address: 7 Worland Grove

  • 6 two-bedroom single storey units
  • 5 km from centre of Warrnambool
  • 10 min walk to main train station
  • Close to bus route

 

Eligibility

Our units are open to people of any age in the veteran community including:

  • People who have served in the Australian Defence Forces (ADF) or Allied Forces.
  • Widows/widowers of ADF or Allied Forces members.
  • Current dependents of either of the above (eg their children or other person in their care).

Note: priority is given to those in greatest need.

Supporting Our Residents

  • Welcome
  • Engagement
  • Events
  • Support

Welcoming New Residents

Our Veteran Services Team visit all new residents to make sure they are settling in well and that they all the information they need.

 

 

Encouraging Residents to Meet Others

Many of the ex-service accommodation locations have active groups of residents who organise activities and events.

Our staff will help you connect to others and join in the activities you enjoy, or meet some neighbours.

 

Community events

Our staff arrange various activities for residents – these include meetings with the Vasey RSL Care team, the occasional morning tea or a speaker, activities for Veterans’ Health Week and a Christmas gathering at most sites – depending on the size and location of the site.

Help when needed

Our team can provide support for residents when needed: we will help you arrange services and put you in touch with veteran-friendly service providers if required.

Testimonials

Testimonials

Back on my feet

I’m a recently divorced father of 3 and currently studying, I needed a place for me and my kids in order for me to continue visitation with them.

 

[Vasey RSL Care’s Ex-Service Accommodation] ESA not only provided me and my children a home, they helped me get back on my feet in an otherwise dark moment in my life, reduced rent, no hassle maintenance calls and just an overall positive and inviting manner towards every situation I was faced whilst living in my home, I will be forever thankful for what ESA has given me over the past 18 months.

Male Veteran

Testimonials

Feeling human again

Thanks for your help. Settling in well.

I feel human for the first time in a long time.

Male Veteran

Testimonials

If it wasn't for your team...

Thank you for all your help over this stressful time. Starting to settle in. Have still got a long way to go but am slowly getting the help I need.

If it wasn’t for your team I have no idea where I would be now.

Male Veteran

Testimonials

I felt incredibly relieved

As soon as I was given the key to my unit and went and opened the door, I felt incredibly relieved.

I just slept.

Testimonials

On the day I planned to end my life...

On the day I planned to end my life, I received a call from [a Vasey RSL Care staff member] to say they had a unit for me.

I’ve been living there ever since.

Vasey saved my life.

Male veteran

Find out more

If you are would like to find out more about our affordable rental accommodation, please get in touch with our Veteran Services Team.

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