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A MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR residential rehab recovery centre for women is just over two months away from officially opening, with the centre’s lead driver revealing its completion date.<\/p>\n

Geelong non-profit Foundation 61’s House of Hope, located on Russells Road, Mount Duneed, will open its doors on May 6 with local dignitaries and foundation supporters slated to be in attendance for the official opening.<\/p>\n

Foundation 61 chief executive Rob Lytzki said it had been a long journey to get to this point, with only cosmetic tasks to be completed before the centre’s completion such as wiring, furnishings, and landscaping.<\/p>\n

“This project has been running for over seven years now when we first received $1.5 million from the federal government in 2016, and as a foundation, we’ve raised close to $1 million.<\/p>\n

“It’s been a great effort from all of our supporters and volunteers. This would not have been possible without them.”<\/p>\n

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One of the social areas at the House of Hope.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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In 2022, the Times News Group reported the foundation had raised more than $700,000 through donations from other local charities and businesses.<\/p>\n

The eight-bed women’s centre would finally allow the charity to extend its services across the Geelong community.<\/p>\n

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Foundation 61 CEO Rob Lytzki – a blueprint of the House of Hope can be seen on the screen behind him.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Once completed, the facility will provide up to six months live-in accommodation for residents battling drug and alcohol addiction.<\/p>\n

The facility offers a community garden, counselling services, classrooms, family rooms, a kitchen, and offices for Foundation 61 staff members.<\/p>\n

Foundation 61 will also work with patients to provide them with a holistic and long-term recovery plan to ensure they have the right resources to fight their addiction once departing the House of Hope.<\/p>\n

“The project has taken longer than planned to complete. It was especially challenging through the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with getting volunteers to assist with its construction,” Mr Lytzki said.<\/p>\n

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Furnishings are filling up the House of Hope.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“Finding resources at the right price has also been a challenge in its own right, but we can start to see the finish line.<\/p>\n

“It’s a terrific feeling knowing we’re only a couple months away from providing the Greater Geelong region with what will be a valuable asset to the community.”<\/p>\n

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