About Unison
Our Story
What We Do
Unison is dedicated to developing, managing, and providing access to safe, affordable housing. We offer a range of services, from helping those experiencing homelessness find stable housing, to providing long-term rental options for low-income individuals and families. We also manage residential and commercial properties, fostering vibrant, mixed-tenure communities.
Our Purpose
Our mission is to collaborate in creating vibrant, sustainable communities by developing, managing, and providing access to quality housing.
Our Vision
We envision communities that thrive.
Who we work with
People who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
Unison is one of the largest providers of services for homeless people or those at risk of homelessness in Melbourne’s north and west. We connect people to safe and affordable short, medium or long-term housing combined with support to address any challenges that may have contributed to their fragile housing situation. In addition, we help people re-establish and maintain a secure home.
People on a low income looking for affordable rental
We provide social and affordable long-term rental housing in Victoria for people on a low income – employed or on Centrelink benefits. The properties range from rooming houses, apartments, units and houses. Our homes offer tenure security and cater to all household types, including singles, youth, seniors, couples and families.
Owners Corporations
Unison is a registered owners corporation management company that manages residential and commercial properties on behalf of owner-occupiers, private investors and the Government. The properties we manage are located in our mixed-tenure communities, blending owner-occupiers, investment properties and affordable housing. We are located within these communities to create a thriving, diverse community and a great place to live and invest.
Partners
Partnerships are critical to our work and help us achieve more than we could alone. We collaborate with many like-minded organisations across the Government, business and community sectors who respect our ethos and understand what we are about.
Strategic Plan
Unison’s vision is Communities that thrive.
To help create that vision, Unison’s strategic plan focuses on three strategic directions for 2024 to 2027.
Goal
Unison is an employer of choice and our staff are valued and supported to collaborate, realise their potential and deliver positive outcomes
Goal
We are known for excellence in service delivery and our renters are proud of their homes and are engaged in their communities
Goal
Sustainably grow the organisation to support 6,000 dwellings
Renter Voice
Learn how our Tenant Advisory Group (TAG) helps to shape services, influence decisions, and ensure renter voices are heard.
Learn moreOur Reconciliation Journey
Discover how Unison is listening, learning, and taking meaningful steps to build culturally safe and inclusive housing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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