Who we are
About 44 Flats United
The collective power of Melbourne's public housing residents
Our story
44 Flats United is the collective power of Melbourne's public housing residents. Our membership includes residents of Melbourne's 44 high-rise Housing Commission flats, residents of all other public housing, former public housing residents, and their supporters — all united to stop the Victorian Government's attempt to destroy our homes and socially cleanse the inner city.
Our mission
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Who can join
Our membership is open to:
- Current public housing residents
- Former public housing residents
- Supporters and allies of the cause (associate membership)
Our journey
How we got here
Our flats are built across inner Melbourne — home to generations of families and new arrivals from around the world
Premier Daniel Andrews announces all 44 flats will be demolished by 2051. Most residents find out from a press conference.
Residents begin organising estate by estate. 44 Flats United is formed. First flats in Carlton, Flemington and North Melbourne are targeted for demolition by 2031.
Parliamentary inquiry calls for an immediate pause — finds government failed to provide evidence for demolition over retrofit. Class action launched.
The fight continues. We are growing, organising, and we are not going anywhere.
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