MCM Housing has applied for funding through the Victorian Government’s Big Housing Build program to build a small, specialised social housing developments for young people in various locations across Victoria. Throughout the design process, we have sought feedback with the local communities and young people who have experienced homelessness to ensure that these homes match the needs of the residents, the community, and the environment.
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Having a secure home can offer a sense of belonging, allowing youth to feel connected to a community and build a secure foundation for personal growth.
At MCM Housing, we recognise that young people of diverse sexualities and gender identities are disproportionately affected by homelessness and housing insecurity.
We acknowledge the unique challenges faced by LGBTIQA+ young people, including heightened risks of mental ill-health, exclusion from mainstream services, and experiences of homophobic and transphobic violence while seeking shelter.
MCM Housing is committed to creating safe, affirming, and inclusive housing pathways for all young people.
We strive to embed LGBTIQA+ inclusive practice across our service, guided by lived experience, cultural competency, and a trauma-informed approach. We stand with LGBTIQA+ communities in advocating for equity, dignity, and respect.
Every young person deserves a safe place to call home—and at MCM Housing, we are working to make that a reality.
MCM’s Victorian Youth Homelessness Snapshot represents, on a given day in 2025, the reality faced by young people accessing MCM’s homelessness programs.
Inaccessible and fragmented systems are leaving young Victorians experiencing homelessness locked out of crucial mental health supports, with dire consequences, a major new report from Orygen and Melbourne City Mission has found.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you throughout the tenancy process.
