H AV E N H O M E S A F E
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
DEPUTY CEO REPORT
Delivering on our purpose
Trudi Ray Deputy CEO
The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to highlight the long-standing inequities and the need for safe, secure, affordable, and appropriate housing throughout 2020-2021. The impact reflects long-standing inequities in housing that the crisis has only exacerbated. Many Victorians previously unaffected by housing insecurity are now experiencing factors directly linked to housing stress. Thankfully, the Victorian Government's range of policy and investment interventions during the year helped us and others meet much of the demand for emergency accommodation and support at the height of the pandemic. 10
