Spotlight on: Winda-Mara Housing Limited
Two culturally safe homes purpose-built for Aboriginal women and children experiencing family violence.
A 10-year commitment delivering two culturally safe homes to support more than 300 Aboriginal women and children and improve long-term outcomes.
Housing Australia is providing $1.36 million in HAFF - Crisis and Transitional funding across two projects to deliver safe, accessible and culturally appropriate housing for Aboriginal women and children experiencing family and domestic violence in south-west Victoria.
The homes will be delivered by Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation, a community-controlled organisation and registered Indigenous CHP. Winda-Mara provides health, education, employment and housing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, embedding culture, kinship and self-determination across its service model to ensure housing responses reflect local community needs.
The two homes - one three-bedroom and one four-bedroom - are designed for larger families. Each home includes a master bedroom with an en-suite for privacy and safety, additional bedrooms for children and open plan living areas to support family connection.
Large windows overlooking secure backyards provide safe play areas for children create a calming environment that supports healing and recovery. The homes are located in quiet residential neighbourhoods close to schools, kindergartens, shops, medical centres and key community and cultural services, helping families stay connected to essential supports and education pathways.
Operating and tenancies are expected to commence from March 2026. Over 10 years, the homes are expected to support more than 300 Aboriginal women and children, providing safety, stability and culturally grounded pathways to long-term housing.