Huge philanthropic grant to help elderly homeless

A social justice welfare organisation, that provides housing and aged care to elderly homeless people, has been the beneficiary of a huge philanthropic grant of $7,500,000 from the Peter and Lyndy White Foundation.

Posted August 12th 2014

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Wintringham accepted the grant from the Peter and Lyndy White Foundation, which will be used to purchase Victoria’s Gilgunya Village, an aged care facility owned by Wesley Mission Victoria.

Gilgunya consists of 51 bedroom low care hostel units and 12 two bedroom independent living units, together with supporting facilities.

The donation from the Peter and Lyndy White Foundation ensures that the property remains in the not for profit sector and will be made available to the homeless and 'near homeless' aged population.

All existing residents and staff are assured that they will be able to transfer to Wintringham should they choose.

Wintringham’s effective and financially efficient programs have attracted a consistent flow of philanthropic and government funds, using it to make a difference to the lives of untold numbers of older people.

The Peter and Lyndy White Foundation hopes the donation will encourage other trusts and individuals to reduce Australia’s homeless problem among older Australians.