Housing and Support Program
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Program Information
Housing and Support Program
If you are in need of supported accommodation please see if you are eligible and learn more about if our program is suitable for you. If you have any questions please call (07) 3855 5233 and speak with one of our caseworkers.
Housing and Support Program
Eligibility
- Aged between 16 to 25 years and;
- Homeless or at risk of homelessness (or living in unstable or unsuitable accommodation);
- Single, partnered, pregnant, parenting or siblings;
- Prepared to work regularly with a NWYAS Case Worker;
Housing and Support Program
About the Program
NWYAS manages 14 properties (1 and 2 bedroom units and townhouses) which are provided through assistance from the Department of Housing and Public Works. We use these properties to run our Housing Support Program.
The program aims to provide an environment where young people have the opportunity to;
- Be housed in safe, secure and affordable accommodation;
- Receive individual support to address barriers to securing longer term accommodation;
- Develop their own sense of “home”, and “place”, from which they can make plans for their future and start working towards those plans;
- Have an experience of the responsibilities of renting a property and meeting the obligations of a Residential Tenancy Agreement;
- Make mistakes, and receive support to learn from those mistakes; better enabling them to sustain tenancies in future accommodation.
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Housing and Support Program
How Does The Accommodation Work?
Young people enter into a Residential Tenancy Agreement, conditions of this agreement include:
- Paying rent (25% of your income, including any eligible Rent Assistance) **
- Pay a bond of 4 weeks rent (payment plan options available);
- Pay for their own electricity and/or gas;
- Take care of the property;
- Do not create excessive noise or disturbance for surrounding neighbours;
- No pets;
- Other special conditions that deal with how often visitors can stay,
**If a young person has no income, they are encouraged to contact us to discuss their situation.
Our accommodation is furnished with the basic necessities such as: Fridge, washing machine, bed, couch, dining table and chairs, TV unit and microwave. We do not provide televisions.
We are here to help ALL young people.
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How To Apply
- Call us on (07) 3855 5233 to talk to a Case Worker about our program in more detail;
- Complete a phone referral with a Case Worker
- Check in with us regularly to keep us informed on your housing situation and your contact details up to date
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