Marrageil Baggarrook crisis accommodation facility offers a safe space for women to live while they receive assistance to secure longterm housing, as well as help with finances or mental health and any other support services they may need.
Marrageil Baggarrook means “Divine Women,” and is a name given to Uniting by the Wurundjeri Community.
The project is the result of a partnership between the Victorian Government, Uniting Vic.Tas, the Uniting Church, Community Housing Limited and the Oak Building Group.
“This development has been a long time in the making with great dedication and advocacy from the Mountview Uniting Church congregation,” says Uniting Vic.Tas CEO, Bronwyn Pike.
“The church played a significant role in the planning of the units, with members generously donating their time to help prepare the submission for funding to the Victorian Government.
“Partnerships like this with congregations across Victoria and Tasmania are vital to supporting our work.
“These 8 independent living units have been decades in the making. It was a privilege to be in attendance and see it open its doors for the first time, especially as many people have worked so hard over the years to make it happen.
“Until now, there have been very few services available which provide a safe space offering both temporary accommodation and support services specifically tailored to older women.
“It’s rewarding to see a project which has been the subject of so much hard work and planning made a reality. We hope the facility will make a difference to the lives of many in the coming years.”
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