2016-04-13
Ms DUNN (Eastern Metropolitan) — Thank you, President, and I thank the house.
My constituency question is for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing. It relates to concerns from residents of the Lakewood Community Managed Co‑operative based in Larissa Avenue, Ringwood. A number of maintenance issues have been identified in the building, and a number of residents have been given notification that they are to vacate the premises and take up private housing.
While some offers of financial assistance have been received, many residents are feeling anxious about the prospect of moving. I ask the minister: will he provide counselling and consultation support to residents concerned about the renovations; what financial support is the minister providing to residents of Lakewood who are required to move, to ensure they are not financially burdened; and when is it expected residents will again be able to move back into the residence?