Active is an independent community housing company providing housing for: people with disabilities who require support to live in the community, low income earners and other disadvantaged groups.
Active operates across Victoria and was formed in 1996 to provide housing to people with disabilities as well as to be a housing partner for community support organisations.Active also undertakes their own development projects to expand the accommodation they can provide to their client group.
Originally established to provide community housing solely for people with disabilities, Active has expanded its operations to include other disadvantaged groups and those on a low income. They also provide tenancy and property management services to a range government and non government agencies that provide support and training services people with disabilities. Active is governed by a voluntary board of directors with extensive community sector knowledge, project development, legal and financial skills. Any surplus made by Active is reinvested in the organisation to achieve their vision to expand the stock of secure affordable housing which they can offer to people with disabilities and others.