Homelessness Services

TINOCA provides short-term accommodation for young people aged 15-19 who are experiencing homelessness or are unable to stay in their family home. Located in Perth's northern suburbs, TINOCA is able to support six young people at any given time, with residents being able to stay anywhere from one night up to many months as we work with them to find longer term accommodation.

During their stay young people are provided with all the essentials such as nutritious meals, warm showers and toiletries. A Youth Worker is also on-site at all times to provide residents with support in a variety of areas such as;

• Developing independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting
  
• Accessing education or employment
• Achieving family reunification (where appropriate)
• Developing a plan for securing longer term accommodation, and
• Accessing other support services e.g. mental health.

A Drug Education and Support Worker is also located on-site to support young people to address any drug or alcohol use.

Referrals:

Referrals are accepted 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Please call 9307 4520.
Any referrals from a third party must be made with consent from the young person.

Our Transitional Accommodation Program (TAP) offers housing and support to young people aged 16 to 21. Spread across the Perth metropolitan area our TAP houses accommodate one to three young people at a time.

Young people staying in our TAP properties are given the freedom to live independently and are able to stay in their house for up to 12 months. During this time they are visited regularly by a Youth Worker who helps them address their needs and to plan for their future; whether that be enrolling in education, gaining employment, setting saving goals or securing future accommodation.

Referrals:

TAP North - Jemma - 0488 655 340
TAP South - Kirsty - 0457 755 300
They will respond to you within office hours. (Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm).

Any referrals from a third party must be made with consent from the young person.

The Nest offers young parents and their infants access to safe, secure accommodation. The program aims to help young parents maintain custody of their baby when facing homelessness or unsafe living conditions such as domestic violence.

To be eligible for the Nest a young person must be aged 16-19 and be in the late stages of pregnancy or have an infant under the age of two.

During this time a Youth Worker will help them;

• Stay safe and healthy
• Develop vital parenting skills, financial and independent living skills
• Create a plan to secure future long-term accommodation.
  
  

Outreach Support Program
The Outreach Support Program provides external support to young parents and mothers. This sees the Youth Worker meeting parents at a space where they feel safe and comfortable, for example the local library. The program is voluntary; however, we encourage our young people to engage in the program as a pathway into The Nest Housing Support Program.

Nest Housing Support Program
Once accepted into the Nest Housing Support Program, each family is given a home to call their own for up to two years.

Referrals:

Call 08 9300 2677 (Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm) or email nest@youthfutures.com.au

Any referrals from a third party must be made with consent from the young person.

Located in Fremantle, Youth Place provides supported housing to young people aged 15 to 25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Once accepted into the program, young people are able to stay in their accommodation for up to 12 months, during which time a Youth Worker will help them explore long-term housing options.

If there are no vacancies in the supported accommodation service, Youth Workers are able to support young people on an outreach basis by providing assistance to find appropriate housing and support to work through barriers such as mental health, drug use and family breakdown.

Youth Place is run in partnership with St Patrick’s Community Support Centre and also offers Emergency Relief.

Referrals:

Call 08 6372 4817 (Mon-Fri, 8 am – 4 pm).
Any referrals from a third party must be made with consent from the young person.

This service helps young people aged 16-18 who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness upon exiting the justice system, by giving them the support they need to get back on their feet. Young people who are on a community-based order or exiting juvenile detention are able to access the support of a Housing Support Worker who can;

• Help them find housing through different pathways
• Act as an advocate and provide tenancy support
• Teach vital life skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting
  
• Support them to address financial hardship and family matters etc.

Once long-term housing is found, the Housing Support Worker will help the young person establish their new home and can continue to provide support for a further 12 months.

Referrals:

Must be made through the individual’s Youth Justice Officer.

Our Housing Support Worker supports individuals, couples and families aged 16 to 25 who are exiting homelessness services and still require additional support to overcome homelessness. The program supports young people to;

• Find and maintain stable accommodation
• Work through personal issues such as substance use, mental health and wellbeing
• Develop an action plan to achieve housing, education, employment and financial goals.

Referrals:

Call 08 9300 2677 (Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm).
Referrals can be made by homelessness accommodation workers.

Young people engaged in our Homelessness Services can participate in private counselling or group sessions to discuss alcohol/drug use. The DESS program provides a safe space for young people to discuss current challenges in their lives with a professional who can provide them with accurate information on topics such as harm minimisation strategies and mental health.