Homelessness Services
YOUTH ENTRY POINT
Barwon Housing and Homelessness Support Service
Barwon Youth is responsible for the provision of the Barwon Housing & Homeless Support Service “Opening Doors” Youth Entry Point, for homeless young people and those at risk of homelessness in Geelong & Colac. Services include initial assessment & planning, housing information & referral, housing establishment fund, access to support, crisis accommodation and Transitional Housing, assessment and assistance to access public housing and Bond Loan Scheme. Homelessness Services has a long-standing service collaboration with Time for Youth, which provides a worker one day per week at the Youth Entry Point.
All enquiries to the Youth Entry Point can directly be made by telephoning 1800 825 955
Funded by the Department of Human Services - (DHS)
ACCOMMODATION SUPPORT PROGRAMS (ASP)
ASP provides a range of supports and creates connections for disadvantaged young people (15-25) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Support services include crisis accommodation and transitional housing; individual support is provided for young people in, or seeking, other accommodation options including private rental. There is a strong focus upon creating meaningful connections to assist young people in their transition to independence, including those exiting institutions or statutory care.
Funded by the Department of Human Services - (DHS)
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING MANAGEMENT (THM)
THM provides housing for young people aged 15-25 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and low income earners unable to maintain accommodation in the private rental market. 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.
Funded by Dept of Human Services (DHS)
LEAVING CARE
The Leaving Care program focuses upon engaging with young people in the development of future plans to assist with their transition from the state care environment to independent living. The program funds Post Care Support and administers brokerage funds across the Barwon South-West region to assist young people with their transition to independence.
Funded by Dept of Human Services (DHS)
