Housing Plus, together with Yes Unlimited, has opened Betty’s Place, a purpose-built refuge in Albury offering safe crisis accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic and family violence.
Developed with $6.1 million in funding from the NSW Government, the refuge consists of seven fully self-contained units, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options to suit different household types, with one wheelchair-accessible dwelling. Each home features a private terrace, and a multipurpose communal building gives residents a shared space to come together. On-site specialist support is delivered by our partner organisation, Yes Unlimited.
Betty’s Place is built on Housing Plus’s Core and Cluster model, an approach the organisation first piloted in Orange and has now brought to regional communities like Albury as part of the NSW Government’s broader $426.6 million Core and Cluster program.
Interim CEO of Housing Plus, Bryan Mason, said the opening of Betty’s Place was a significant milestone for the organisation and the local community.
“The opening of the brand new Betty’s Place refuge in Albury marks a proud and significant moment for both our organisation and the local community,” Mr Mason said.
“Delivering this state of the art facility – designed using our proven Core and Cluster model first piloted in Orange – represents our continued commitment to supporting women and children with safe, purpose built accommodation.”
Mr Mason also acknowledged the partnership that helped bring the project to life.
“Through a strong partnership with Yes Unlimited, we are delighted to see this vital refuge completed, and we look forward to the positive impact it will have for years to come.”
Betty’s Place adds to the growing number of Core and Cluster refuges being delivered across regional New South Wales, with Housing Plus continuing to expand safe, quality housing options for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.