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Written by friend and former Habitat for Humanity Victoria Board Chair, Rob McLaughlan. Neil and I began our respective Building and Building Design businesses in 1979. Meeting while we were both employed by AV Jennings, we rapidly developed a happy and productive working relationship which lasted right through Neil’s building years. His building business, mostly home renovations in and around the City of Monash grew rapidly. At one time Sheilds Building Services were second only to AVJ...

When Maurice Benington, our new Board Chair first connected with Habitat for Humanity Victoria, it wasn’t through a boardroom or a formal meeting. It began in the midst of crisis. In late 2019 and early 2020, as devastating bushfires swept through Mallacoota and surrounding communities, Habitat responded through the Build Back  program, creating temporary housing using converted shipping containers. At the same time, COVID restrictions had closed public gatherings, leaving a large shed at...

The Habitat community came together in celebration as Emily* received the keys to her new home at a recent House Dedication ceremony. These keys represent far more than entry to a house, they open the door to stability, safety, and a fresh start. Built with care and compassion by Habitat for Humanity Victoria’s dedicated supporters, donors, partners and volunteers, Emily’s home marks a significant milestone being the final house build completed as part of this project.  This project has seen...