Homelessness Services
YOUTH ENTRY POINT
Barwon Housing and Homelessness Support Service
Barwon Youth is responsible for the provision of the Parwon Housing & Homeless Support Service "Opening Doors" Youth Entry Point, for homeless young people and those at risk of homelessness in Geelong and Colac. These services include;
- Initial Assessment and Planning
- Housing Information and referral
- Housing Establishment Fund
- Access to Support
- Access to Crisis Accommodation
- Access to Transitional Housing (THM)
- Assessment and Assistance to Access Public Housing and Bond Loan Scheme
Funded by DHS - Office of Housing
ACCOMMODATION SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Several programs provide a range of options for supported living and developing meaningful links for disadvantaged young people within the region, including crisis accommodation (15 - 25 age groups) and support in a range of accommodation placements.
These programs include:
- Creating Connections, a youth transitions program assisting young people (15-25 yrs) to access a range of housing options and supports;
- Reconnect, a Commonwealth funded early intervention program for those in the 12-18 age group;
- Leaving Care, which is designed to provide support to those young people who have previously been in state care or are preparing to exit care.
In addition to this the Program works closely with Horizon House (funded by the St John of God Foundation), which provides two six bedroom properties with a focus upon the provision of a supportive and caring family environment.
Funded by Dept of Human Services, FACSIA and SJOG Foundation
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING MANAGEMENT (THM)
This program provides housing for young people aged 15-25 years, with the primary focus on Tenancy Management. The THM Program manages Office of Housing owned properties across the Barwon-South Western Region, and works with a number of community service agencies that provide support to young people. Target groups include young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and low income earners unable to maintain accommodation in the private rental market.
Funded by DHS -Office of Housing
