Case Studies

Rose and her eight children are one of hundreds of families now able to call Flemington home once more, following the completed redevelopment of the site under the Victorian Government's Ground Lease Model program. 

Comprising one, two, three and four-bedroom units, the 359-unit development includes 240 social homes and 119 affordable homes, as well as community and open spaces, and car parking. 

Having originally lived in Flemington from 2009, Rose and her children were relocated five years ago during the demolition and reconstruction of the site. The family of nine has now returned to a new four-bedroom apartment and neighbouring two-bedroom apartment, allowing them to stay together comfortably just five kilometres from the CBD with easy access to public transport. 

Rose says Flemington has a "heartbeat" and is excited to be back in the area. With her youngest child three years old, and eldest 18 years old, the Flemington area provides them with a sense of community, opportunity to meet friends, play sport and take up new activities. 

Under the Ground Lease Model, the land remains publicly owned and is leased to a not-for-profit project partner to build, operate and maintain the housing onsite for 40 years. At the end of the lease, all homes will be transferred to public ownership. 

Case study and image attributed to Homes Victoria. 

Jay and his family, are permanent residents who purchased their home through the First Home Guarantee. 

On 1 October 2025, the Home Guarantee Scheme was renamed the Australian  Government 5% Deposit Scheme. All home buyer case studies, reports and publications published prior to this date will reference the Home Guarantee Scheme. However, these references can now be read as references to the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme.

David*, a 58-year-old professional actor, moved from a former Housing NSW property in Lavender Bay to SGCH’s Gibbons Street, Redfern property. After being diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease, navigating stairs with poor mobility and a walking stick became increasingly difficult at his Lavender Bay home.

‘I had worked 49 years full-time as a teacher, raised a family, contributed to community and church groups. I was settled in a house with a good-sized garden and very supportive friends close by. Through unforeseen circumstances, I was given six weeks to leave the house and find a rental,’ explained Jan.

'Without access to stable, affordable housing, everything in your life is affected. Housing uncertainty does not occur in isolation, it impacts your ability to find a job, to study and focus on work. It takes over all aspects of life, limiting your true potential,' said Nicole.

Born and raised in Tasmania, Greg moved to Burnie to live with his mother before finding private accommodation. While renting, the owners decided to sell Greg’s home which raised concerns about the security of the private rental market for Greg.

Foundation Housing tenants, Shanice and Corey and their son were living between rentals and family and friends for three years.

When circumstances changed, and she couldn't continue living with her sister, Margaret applied for social housing. Whilst waiting for a home in Sydney, Margaret settled into accommodtion in Urunga on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, however her health started to deteriorate.

Isobella and Keenan, a young couple from Broken Hill in NSW, purchased a home through the Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee.

On 1 October 2025, the Home Guarantee Scheme was renamed the Australian  Government 5% Deposit Scheme. All home buyer case studies, reports and publications published prior to this date will reference the Home Guarantee Scheme. However, these references can now be read as references to the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme.