Community Engagement & Development
AHV is committed to being a recognised leader in a having a renter-centred, cultural voice in how it delivers housing services.
Stay tuned for how you can get engaged with AHV in the future.
Come Yarn with AHV CEO Darren Smith - Community Consultations
AHV is coming to a region near you in 2025! Following on from our 2024 consultations, we invite you to join CEO, Darren Smith, alongside senior AHV staff to yarn about the issues that matter to you.
Hear about AHV's long term plans to improve housing, housing options and housing services, and let us know how we can better meet your needs and hear your feedback.
Sessions are from 10am-12noon, followed by lunch. To RSVP, or for more information, please email community@ahvic.org.au or call 1800 248 842.
For summary of what you told us during the 2024 community consultations and the actions we are taking in response to what we heard, please see AHVs 2024 Consultation Summary Report.
Broadmeadows |
Monday 24 February |
Gunung-Willam-Balluk Learning Centre Kangan Tafe Indigenous Training Centre 59 Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows Building W |
Morwell |
Tuesday 18 March |
Berry Street - The Gathering Place 99 Buckley Street, Morwell 3840 |
Ringwood |
Tuesday 25 March |
Central Ringwood Community Centre Bedford Park, Rosewarne Ln, Ringwood VIC 3134 |
Frankston |
Thursday 3 April |
Nairm Marr Djambana Aboriginal Gathering Place 32 Nursery Avenue, Frankston |
Warrnambool |
Tuesday 29 April |
Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative 64 Harris Street Reserve, Warrnambool |
Geelong |
Wednesday 30 April |
Corio Library 11-15 Cox Rd, Norlane VIC 3214 |
Shepparton |
Wednesday 14 May |
Venue to be confirmed |
Echuca |
Thursday 15 May |
Njernda Aboriginal Corporation 103107 Hare Street (Old 208 Primary School) Echuca |
Getting into Work and Training Scholarship
Are you wanting to get into work or training, but short of funds for the work clothes, tools, equipment or training? AHV is offering renters ‘Getting into work and Training scholarships’ of up to $500 to assist with some of the costs – for example getting safety boots or tools or paying for certificates and courses.
Complete the form below to apply: https://86pn7c6df7c.typeform.com/to/HHgIbnfl
For further information and assistance in completing this form,please call 1800 248 842 or email community@ahvic.org.au. A member of AHV will be in touch in a few weeks to let you know the outcome of your application and to work out the payment process with you.