Important updates and resources for you to use
WPI Resident's Update August 2021
How to contact us
Best wishes to you during this very difficult lockdown from all of us at WPI. We hope that you and those close to you are safe and well.
You probably know that our office is temporarily closed as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, but we are still open for business, with all our staff working remotely! This is how you get in touch with us at the moment:
For property and tenancy issues call Karina on 0407 082 261
For urgent after hours maintenance only call Valley Maintenance on 1800 088 106
For anything else you can email enquiries@wpi.org.au
We can still get letters in the mail (PO Box 2094, Roxburgh Park VIC 3064) and receive emails.
Due to COVID, we have decided to keep our office closed and work from home until further notice and have opened a post office box to be able to have steadier access to all correspondence. If you need to send any documentation to WPI, please use the P.O. Box address as above for our mailing address.
Please tell us if you are diagnosed with COVID-19
It’s really important that you let us know if you are diagnosed with COVID-19, or if anyone in your household has had contact with someone who has. Please tell us as soon as you can!
Maintenance Trouble Shooting
Brighter Future Small Grants Program
WPI has established the Brighter Future Small Grants Program with funding from some generous supporters. The grants are education focused and intended to help with expenses related to schooling, training and acquiring skills.
Grants will be provided for such things as: school uniforms and shoes, textbooks, backpacks, electronic devices, home Wi-Fi, extra curricula activities, school excursions and camps (post Covid-19 restrictions), and home tutoring, training courses and materials needed for training and acquiring new skills.
You can apply if you:
· Reside in a WPI owned property.
· Be in receipt of either Centrelink income or low wage income.
· Have a grant request that meets the purpose guidelines set out above.
Individual grants will range from $50 to $200. WPI may consider contributing to the purchase of an electronic device where applicable and on a case-by-case basis.
To apply, you can find the application form in the Brighter Futures Grants section of https://wpi.org.au/tenants/general-information-for-tenants/ or you can email enquiries@wpi.org.au and we can send it to you.
You can email the application to us at enquiries@wpi.org.au or mail it to us at PO BOX 2094. Roxburgh Park, VIC, 3064
Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed, and you will be notified of the outcome within five days.
Accredited Courses in Cleaning
Have you ever wanted to work in the cleaning industry? Are you ready to learn something new and get a certificate? If yes then this great opportunity could be for you!
Crown Property are keen to fully subsidise nationally accredited cleaning training courses.
BSCAA Accredited Courses:
- Cleaning
- Customer Service
- Green (Sustainable) Cleaning
- Hard Floor Cleaning
- Office Cleaning
- Window Cleaning
If you are interested in any of the above training courses or just want more information, please get in touch with us at enquiries@wpi.org.au
EmPower Coaching Program
Juno are recruiting participants for their EMPower coaching program.
This program aims to equip participants with the confidence, skills and networks to enhance their economic freedom and take steps towards living a life that feels meaningful to them.
It is for women and non-binary people who are not currently in crisis but who have experienced homelessness or family violence in the past.
EMPower isn't specifically an employment program, as they take more a of a holistic approach and can work on goals related to health, savings, networks etc.
If you are interested in the EmPower Coaching Program or just want more information, please get in touch with us at enquiries@wpi.org.au
Looking for work?
Jobs Victoria Advocates can help you!
What are Jobs Victoria Advocates?
They support people who are looking for work by connecting them to information, advice, and the right services. There are more than 100 Jobs Victoria Advocates working in local communities across Victoria.
They meet with people in community spaces such as libraries, sports clubs and shopping centres to make sure everyone knows about resources available to help them find a job.
How Can a Jobs Victoria Advocate Help You?
They can help get you started. they can connect you with skills and training through Work and Learning Centres, TAFE Skills and Jobs Centres, and apprenticeships.
They can help you apply for jobs through the Jobs Victoria Hub. If you need more support, they can link you to a Jobs Victoria Partner who can provide hands-on support such as CV and interview skills, and then help you find a job.
Jobs Victoria supports people looking for work connects jobseekers with skills and training matches businesses with local workers creates jobs for those who need them most. We support Victorian jobseekers and employers in person, online and over the phone.
Hotline: 1300 208 575
Email: info@jobs.vic.gov.au
Website: jobs.vic.gov.au
Pro Bono Tax Returns
Please contact us at enquiries@wpi.org.au if you are interested in getting assistance with any of the following:
Tax Returns
Outstanding returns due
Tax deductions
COVID-19 Vaccine Videos
Are you thinking about getting pregnant?
Already pregnant?
Breastfeeding?
Or just want general information about the vaccines.
Womens Health Women's Health Victoria (WHV) have created some videos which provide reliable evidence-based information about the vaccines.
Please see this link for all vaccines. https://www.youtube.com/user/womenshealthvictoria
Alternatively, individual videos are linked below:
Review of Social Housing - Have Your Say
The Victorian Government is undertaking a social housing review. The Review is looking at long-term public and community housing to make the system work better for tenants and to attract investment to build more homes. It is an independent review using research, interviews and community feedback. The Review will provide recommendations for changes to the Victorian Government. They are asking tenants to have their say by completing the survey below:
Hard Rubbish & Tip Passes
If you are interested in getting tip passes – please contact us at enquiries@wpi.org.au