Opening The Door To Independence

We funded the entire construction of a self-contained two-bedroom house on site at Alkira in Mont Albert. Our investment in this transitional home marks a defining milestone in our commitment to creating lasting community impact. As the largest project we have ever funded, it will provide more than a place to live, it will open the door to independence, confidence and opportunity for people living with an intellectual disability. Residents will be supported to develop the skills needed to live more independently, while gaining greater choice, dignity and connection to their community. For families, it offers peace of mind knowing their loved ones have the opportunity to build fulfilling, meaningful lives with the support they need to thrive. This is a legacy project that will transform lives for years to come.

“On behalf of everyone at Alkira, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Inner East Community Finance for their extraordinary support in funding the construction of our new bungalow, now proudly known as Bendigo House.

For many years, Inner East Community Finance has been a valued community partner, sharing our commitment to creating opportunities for people with intellectual disability to live fulfilling and independent lives. Their generous investment has transformed what was once a vision into a reality.

Bendigo House provides a beautiful, purpose-built home where people can enjoy greater independence, choice, dignity, and security. This project represents far more than bricks and mortar—it creates lasting opportunities for individuals to thrive within a supportive community.

The impact of this contribution will be felt for many years to come. We are deeply grateful to Inner East Community Finance and the Community Bank Inner East network for their belief in our vision and their commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support” Alkira