Property developer Mirvac raised nearly $600,000 for the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal on Saturday 12 November via the successful charity auction of their “Transformation House” in Clyde North.
The home, located in Mirvac’s Smiths Lane community, was sold for $1,096,000, with the profits from the sale to be donated to the Salvos in order to provide 2564 days of safe emergency accommodation for those in need.
The “Transformation House” was built in just eight months, with the support of 25 suppliers.
Designed and delivered by Mirvac’s architects and construction team, the two-storey four- bedroom Transformation House is move-in ready, with furniture and other high-quality furnishings selected and styled by Dani Wales from Healthy Homes Australia, Dan Reilly of The Block and their team at MannaMade.
Salvation Army Australia (Major) Corps Officer, Michael Wright, explains that the donation will play a significant role in helping The Salvation Army Australia provide housing, food, financial aid and other assistance to those who are homeless or living in poverty.
“We are blown away by the Transformation House auction results and Mirvac’s generous Donation,” he said.
“The funds will play a hugely pivotal role in helping The Red Shield Appeal continue to provide crisis, transitional and long-term accommodation, refuges for women and their children, rooming houses, and community housing – things that we need now more than ever.
“We are incredibly grateful to Mirvac and their partners for their continued generosity and support.”
The high-profile auction attracted six bidders, with Georgette and Gary Pircher and their family placing the winning bid for the home, and in turn playing an important role in helping to support those in need.
Mirvac Head of Residential, Stuart Penklis, said they are “delighted” with the auction results.
“Proceeds from the auction will help The Salvation Army Australia to continue its important work, and contribute towards creating safer homes – and a better future – for thousands of Australians in need,“ Mr Penklis said.
“None of this would be possible without the generous support from our Mirvac partners who helped bring this special project to life.”
Transformation House is located at Mirvac’s Smiths Lane masterplanned community in Melbourne’s Clyde North, with 60 hectares dedicated to green space, including sporting facilities, local parks, walking tracks, bike trails and more.
Over 300 residents already live at Smiths Lane, and it will include over 3,000 homes once complete, along with a proposed future town centre with supermarkets, speciality stores, restaurants, government school, childcare and educational facilities.
For more information visit transformationhouse.mirvac.com
For more information on The Salvation Army Australia Red Shield Appeal, please visit salvationarmy.org.au/red-shield-appeal
