Bev's backyard

Bev, a 59-year-old woman, had been living in a cottage in Murrindindi but had to move out due to the property being sold. Our regional support worker met Bev at the local library to complete a housing application. Due to Bev’s chronic medical conditions, she required an accessible bathroom, so the worker assisted Bev with obtaining a letter from her GP to support this special accommodation request. 

In February, Bev received a housing offer in Echuca, close to all amenities and with a rear fenced yard for her pet rabbits.

One of the issues with Echuca was that all the bulk billing GPs were not taking any new patients, so using the local knowledge of the team, we managed to find a doctor in a nearby town with public transport access. Local knowledge also assisted us to connect Bev with a service that provides aides and equipment.

Bev loves the Murray River and has fond memories of spending time with her father on the river. In her words, she has come full circle and is happily settled in long term, and affordable housing in Echuca.