Dozens of people displaced by severe flooding in Victoria must leave their temporary accommodation in Melbourne.
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Some 44 people from five council areas around the state are living at the Centre for National Resilience in Mickleham after flooding inundated parts of Victoria in October.
Residents who cannot move back into their own homes before the end of March will be offered private rentals, social housing, access to caravan parks, hotels or other temporary accommodation.
Some people may have temporary accommodation set up on their own properties.
Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes said it was safe for residents to return now that flood waters had receded and the government would assist people to find somewhere to stay.
"We know people are keen to get back to their home towns as quickly as possible," Ms Symes said.
"Reconnecting with their work, school and loved ones is a vital part of recovering from this event.
About 300 people impacted by the floods sought shelter at the $580 million facility and most have since moved back into their own homes or other accommodation.
The 1000-bed site opened in February 2022 and was used as a quarantine facility towards the end of Australia's COVID-19 response.
The facility is currently operated by state authorities but is owned by the Commonwealth, which will take over operations on March 31.
Australian Associated Press
