The projects are aimed at expanding access to safe and affordable housing for young people and young families.
The first project, which is already under way, will deliver 24 two-bedroom homes for Shepparton residents aged 45 and over.
The development will feature enhanced accessibility to support independent living, natural light and private outdoor areas overlooking landscape gardens.
The second project, which is set to be completed mid-2027, will see 15 homes with on-site support and case management for people who have experienced homelessness or rough sleeping.
The third project, with a completion date late-2027 or early-2028, will include two seven-home developments and one three-home development for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
The developments will support those experiencing disadvantage, with a communal kitchen, dining and lounge areas and shared laundry facilities to support the development of independent living skills.
The final project will bring five transitional housing homes for up to 15 young people and families experiencing homelessness or rough sleeping.
Housing and Building Minister Nick Staikos said the project addressed a broad range of housing needs across the community.
“Whether it’s a young person in need of support, an older person requiring more assistance or someone sleeping rough, Labor is getting on with building housing for everyone’s needs,” Mr Staikos said.
These new housing developments form part of the governments $6.3 billion Big Housing Build and Regional Housing Fund, which is delivering more than 13,000 social and affordable homes across Victoria, with more than 12,800 already completed or under way.
Across Shepparton, the government has invested $170 million in social housing, supporting the construction of 421 new homes, with 266 already completed.
Beyond Housing chief executive Celia Adams said the new developments offered more than just housing, but a place for locals to feel safe and secure.
“Safe, affordable housing isn’t a luxury, it should be the absolute bare minimum we accept,” Ms Adams said.
“We live in a thriving, vibrant, regional community and true regional success means leaving no-one behind, especially the most vulnerable within our communities.”
In addition to this partnership, CatholicCare Victoria has also received funding a built public housing in Tatura, with a new build soon to start in Shepparton.
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