BeyondHousing the New Name for Rural Housing Network –
After 19 years, the Rural Housing Network Limited has changed its trading name and will now be known as BeyondHousing.
BeyondHousing Chair, Sue Paini said the new brand will be officially launched in Wangaratta today.
“RHN was formed in 1998 and became a housing association in 2007, housing people throughout north east Victoria and the Goulburn Valley,” Ms Paini said.
“Our mission has evolved to provide support, housing and advocacy for people at risk of homelessness and those in private rental experiencing housing stress. This contemporary approach requires a modern name and presentation. We feel BeyondHousing expresses what we do well – we assist people beyond simply their housing needs.”
BeyondHousing CEO, Celia Adams said people without affordable and safe accommodation often require support in other areas of their lives which the BeyondHousing team provides in collaboration with other support agencies.
“People coming to us may need assistance with managing finances, be dealing with family violence, health and mental health issues, addiction or be involved with child protection services. The holistic provision of a wide variety of services and collaboration with other agencies reflects the values of BeyondHousing,” Ms Adams said.
“And once people have safe, affordable housing, evidence shows they are better able to engage in day to day activities for them and their families. In this way, a home enables people to go beyond where they have been.”
“BeyondHousing’s services won’t change. We have the same friendly, compassionate team and continue to deliver the high standards of service we did as the Rural Housing Network. Likewise, BeyondHousing’s phone numbers and office locations will remain the same,” she said.