Barnett is participating in the the State Government’s Inclusionary Housing Pilot managed by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. The Foundation has been selected through an Expression of Interest process to purchase and develop a mix of social, affordable and market housing

Unfortunately this project is currently on hold due to its size, complexity and unforeseen circumstances. The Barnett Foundation is currently working with government departments to sort through some issues and if the process is able to restart, we do not expect this to occur until 2023. We will endeavour to keep you informed of its status

The Melbourne Apartments Project was the pilot project to verify that the Barnett Model works and that there would be demand for it.

34 apartments designed by Fender Katsalidis were developed in North Melbourne. 28 of these apartments were sold to tenants of social housing with 6 being sold at full market prices to ensure the cash position of the project was neutral and thus the model was sustainable.

Independent research of the outcomes of the Melbourne Apartments Project by the University of Melbourne confirmed the significant social and financial benefits of the Barnett affordable home ownership model.