Are You Eligible for Youth Homelessness Support

Find Out if You are Eligible for Youth Homelessness Support from

South Port Community Housing Group Inc.

 

259 Dorcas Street South Melbourne Victoria

 

Call  (03) 9696 1128

You can apply for Youth Homelessness Support if:

• You are homeless (nowhere to live)
• You are at risk of being homeless (no money for rent)
• You are aged between 16 and 25 years old
• You are aged between 16 and 25 and are a young parent or parents with babies or children

Did You meet the basic requirements for Youth Homelessness Support?

Then let's read on.

What sort of help can you expect from the South Port Community Housing Group's Youth Homelessness support?

South Port Workers are fully qualified to help you with many everyday issues you may have to face.

Things like:

• Finding somewhere safe and secure for you to live
• Helping you get a job
• Help with Centrelink requirements
• Show you how to plan ahead with school, training or work
• Help you to sort out any personal, family or even legal problems you may have
• If you are young parents or a young single parent, South Port can give you advice and access to support people and places who can also help you

What sort of housing options can you expect from South Port Community Housing Group Inc.?

• Transitional Housing - this is usually a one or two bedroom flat or unit provided through Homeground in St. Kilda. It will be located in South Melbourne or Port Melbourne and sometimes in St. Kilda.

• Bed-Sit Units - these units are part of the South Port Community Housing Group's program.

If either one of these options are not available or not suitable, South Port can help you with finding other accommodation.

South Port Workers know their stuff and they're good at it.  They can help you with information about other support agencies like:

• Crisis and emergency accommodation
• Domestic Violence Services
• Drug and Alcohol
• Food Vouchers
• Free Meals
• Free Recreation Programs
• Mental Health issues
• Op Shops
• Refuges

Whatever your needs, South Port Community Housing Group Inc. will be there for you with support and advice - you won't have to go it alone.

Don't feel shy or embarrassed.  Give them a call on (03) 9696 1128 - they understand and they're waiting to hear from you.

South Port Community Housing Group's Mission

 

To meet the housing needs of people on low incomes and youth who have faced homelessness, dislocation and social exclusion; and to provide opportunities to feel included and part of a community.

 

 

 Are You Eligible for Youth Homelessness Support?

 

Organisations Helping Homeless People In Need

Here's a list of Organisations Helping Homeless People in Melbourne, Victoria

Information for people and families needing help

1. Statewide Homelessness Assistance

Phone: 1800 825 955 (free call)   24 hours 7 days a week

The Statewide Phone Service will automatically direct people seeking housing and homelessness assistance to their nearest entry point during business hours, and to an after-hours response outside of business hours (at night and on weekends).


2. Vincent de Paul Housing and Homeless Services 
http://www.melbourne.homeless.org.au

Provides:

• crisis accommodation
• food vans
• crisis help network

3. HomeGround Services
http://www.homeground.org.au/


4. Youth Central Homeless Shelters
 http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/Housing+%26.../Homelessness/


5. The Salvation Army - Homeless Accommodation
http://www.salvationarmy.org.au ›


6. Melbourne City Mission  
http://www.melbournecitymission.org.au

Programs and Services for:

• youth homelessness
• homelessness services operating in Melbourne and Victoria

7. Yarra Community Housing
 http://www.ych.org.au/index.php/homelessness-services

Homelessness Services - Western Metro Areas

 

For those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, YCH provides:

•  Initial Assessment & Planning (IAP), and
•  Housing Establishment Funds (HEF)

8. The LightHouse Foundation  

http://www.lighthousefoundation.org.au/
The Foundation provides for homeless young people


9. Anglicare Victoria
  http://www.anglicarevic.org.au


10. St Vinnies  
http://www.vinnies.org.au/Homeless-Service
Provides:

• homeless support and services
• community care
• help for the homeless

11. Homelessness Clearing House  
http://homelessnessclearinghouse.govspace.gov.au/about-the-clearinghouse/

Homeless housing and support agencies


12. The Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service of Victoria

Phone: 1800 015 188 (free call)   24 hours 7 days a week

Totally confidential service providing information, support and access to safe accommodation or refuges for women and their children. This service can act quickly if your situation is urgent and can also help with transport.


13. Hanover House
http://www.hanover.org.au

Support services for Victorians experiencing crisis housing problems or homelessness.


14. South Port Community Housing Group Inc
http://www.spchg.org.au

Helping youths and vulnerable people with safe and secure housing in South Melbourne, Port Melbourne and surrounding areas.

Youth Housing Support Program http://www.spchg.org.au/youth_program.html

Housing Program for People on Low Incomes  http://www.spchg.org.au/rooming_program.html

South Port Community Housing Group Inc are part of the Southern Opening Doors model, and receive referrals from:

•HomeGround St Kilda: 03 9537 7711

•Salvation Army Crisis Centre; 03 9536 7777 or 1800 627 727

•Hanover Cheltenham: (03) 9556 5777

•Melbourne Youth Support Service: 03 9614 3688 or 1800 800 531

These services know if we have support or housing available. They can also assess you for other housing and support services.

If you would like more information or just have a chat about what South Port Community Housing Group Inc can help you with, please call (03) 9696 1128 or 0403 726 282


15. The Wesley Mission
http://www.wesleymission.org.au


16. Australian Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org.au

Where to Get Help for Youth Housing Programs Melbourne

It's difficult enough being homeless let alone trying to find someone or an organisation to help you find somewhere to live.

The South Port Community Housing Group Inc has a Youth Housing Program especially for people aged between 15 and 25 years old who are homeless or having problems with finding secure and safe housing.


This short video will set you in the right direction to get the help you need.




http://www.spchg.org.au South Port Community Housing Group Inc provides help for the Homeless. Low income earners and Youths aged 15 to 25 years, single or a single parent, may be eligible for housing assistance or the Youth Housing Program provided by South Port Community Housing Group Inc. 

Please call, on (03) 9696 1128, or 0403 726 282

Are you having difficulty finding somewhere to live?

South Port Community Housing Group (SPCHG) helps people on low incomes and youth find affordable housing in Melbourne's inner south.

We also help you to connect with your local community and find the services you may need.
SPCHG provides good quality, secure, long-term accommodation for

•  People on government pensions, benefits and allowances

•  Sick or disabled people, including those with limited mobility

•  Young people, between 15-25 years old including single parents, who are homeless or insecurely housed.

South Port Community Housing Group Inc - Housing Services

We provide two programs for singles, youth and people with disabilities

We give priority to local people from South Melbourne and Port Melbourne

Youth Housing Support Programs

This program is for young people, aged between 15-25 years old, who are homeless or insecurely housed.

Through the Youth Housing Support Program, we assist you to:

•Obtain secure housing

•Develop your independent living skills

•Link you to employment, education or training programs

•Assist with solving any problems with Centrelink benefits, or income

•Discuss and help you to manage any other issues you may be dealing with

•Refer you to other specific services within the community that you may need.

To be eligible to become a resident on the Youth Housing Program you must be:

•15-25 years old

•Single or a single parent

•Homeless or insecurely housed

•Be receiving a low income

•Have some links to the City of Port Phillip and surrounding areas

We are a part of the Southern Opening Doors model, and receive referrals from Access Points such as:

•HomeGround St Kilda: 03 9537 7711

•Salvation Army Crisis Centre; 03 9536 7777 or 1800 627 727

•Hanover Cheltenham: (03) 9556 5777

•Melbourne Youth Support Service: 03 9614 3688 or 1800 800 531

These services know if we have support or housing available. They can also assess you for other housing and support services.

 If you would like to find out more or have a chat about what we can help out with, please call, on (03) 9696 1128, or 0403 726 282

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