For a time In the 1850’s, the territory from Princes Bridge to South Melbourne was know as Canvas Town. Considered a slum, masses arriving from all around the world seeking their fortune in gold descended upon Canvas Town. Living conditions certainly would have been dire and challenging in this nineteenth century “tent city”.
The inhabitants of Canvas Town at least could take cover. Spare a thought for those in our modern day community who are experiencing homelessness. No roof, no home at all…
CHIA Vic, in collaboration with BOOMPower, recently assisted seven community housing organisations
South Port Community Housing Group would like to acknowledge that we operate here today on the land of the traditional owners of this land, the Yalukit Willam clan of the Boon Wurrung. We pay our respect to their elders, past and present. We recognise and respect the significance of their cultural heritage and relationship with the land as we work from the historic meeting place of Emerald Hill. © South Port Community Housing Group Inc.
