Transitional Housing

Transitional Housing

Our transitional housing program provides longer term housing and support to young people aged 16-24 years. Young people will receive a NSW Tenancy Agreement and are able to stay in the program for up to 2 years.

Young people will work with their key Housing Support Worker regularly but will be required to have the living skills to be able to live independently. Most of the available homes in this program are shared living houses that have 2-4 bedrooms. Because of this, young people will need to be able to live respectfully in a shared living environment.

To live in Transitional Housing, young people must be on an income of a minimum of $540 per fortnight. When a young person is accepted into the program, they are required to provide proof of income and sign a Residential Tenancy Agreement. Rent is charged at 25% of income, plus utilities and regular weekly contributions towards a bond. Other household requirements such as electricity, internet and food are additional costs that young people need to include in their budget.

We understand that in order to create stability and routine, young people firstly need to establish safe housing. Because of this, young people do not require a day program to be accepted into the program. However, all young people will need to display a capacity and intention to be involved in education, training, or employment in the near future. Support workers will assist young people to create a plan and receive the appropriate support to achieve this.

Eligibility:

·        Has intention and capacity to engage in a day program (i.e. study, work, volunteer)

·        Are able to reside independently with some support from a Youth Worker

·        Receives the unreasonable to live at home rate of Centrelink if on income support, or equal employment income

·        Has intention and capacity to engage in support planning and regular meetings

·        Has intention and capacity to follow a lease and additional clauses

·        Is able to reside with other young people in a shared living environment

Affordable Housing

Project Youth has a small program with 12 beds that provides longer-term affordable housing to young people who are employed and could benefit from longer term housing and support. This program can support young people up to 5 years. The program is like Transitional Housing whereas young people are on NSW Residential Agreements and are supported to increase their capacity and address any barriers as they arise.

Eligibility:

·        Young people must be working or studying for a minimal of 25 hours per week.

·        Must have evidence of working or studying for a minimal of 3 months.

·        Must earn enough income higher than Centrelink Youth Allowance.

·        Can afford rental range of $200 - $250 per week.

·        Not earn more than $1000 gross income per week.

·        Be aged between 16 – 24 years old (age inclusive)

·        Take part in support management at least every 3 weeks, with allocated support worker of program.

·        Take part in quarterly building meetings.

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During business hours call our office on 02 9525 7919, Monday to Friday.

Outside of business hours call Link2Home on 1800 152 152. They can also provide information and refer you to emergency services if required.