Step into Housing

What is Step into Housing?

Sharehouse’s Step into Housing program provides supported short-term accommodation within a two-bedroom unit for individuals, couples, and small families between the ages of 16 and 25 years. The units are fully furnished and individuals will be expected to share with another young person. The accommodation comes with the support of an onsite Youth Worker each day for a minimum of four hours.

Once you move in, you will be allocated your own Youth Worker who will work with you to develop an individualised case management plan designed to help you gain independent living and tenancy skills.

To be eligible for Step into Housing young people must meet the program criteria. Due to demand, availability may be limited however Sharehouse can assist you to find alternative accommodation.

How does it work?

The first step is meet with one of our friendly Youth Workers who will talk to you about your current living situation and record some details. You can arrange a time to meet with one of our workers by dropping into our office, 260 Ross River Road, calling (07) 4771 5346, emailing info@sharehouse.org.au or messaging us on Facebook.

If you are looking for accommodation for one of your clients, please complete a referral form and email it to info@sharehouse.org.au or complete a QHIP referral.

If we have a suitable accommodation option available, we will arrange for you to meet our Property Manager who will help you with the final paperwork, provide you with some keys, and you are ready to move in.

Depending on your personal circumstances you may be required to share your unit. If you do share, you will have your own lockable bedroom however you will need to share the bathroom, kitchen and living spaces.

Once you move into our accommodation your Youth Worker will be in contact to arrange a time to meet for case management. If you need assistance, a Youth Worker will be on-site for support daily.

Furniture: All our units are fully furnished. All you need to bring is your clothes and personal items.

Rent: Once you have an income, you will be expected to pay rent. The amount you pay depends on your income and what you can afford. Our team will help you work out how much your rent will be.

Electricity: Once you have an income you will need to cover your portion of the electricity. The amount you pay will depend on your individual circumstances and needs.

Food: It is expected that you provide your own food and cook your own meals.

How long can I stay and what is expected of me?

Our accommodation is temporary while you increase your tenancy skills and find stable, long-term accommodation, most young people don’t stay for long.

We respond to your individual needs and the length of your stay can vary accordingly. It is expected that during your stay, you will work with our Youth Workers who will help you find somewhere to live long-term.

These long-term options include:

  • Individual Private Rental
  • Shared housing through the private rental market.
  • A community / social housing property.
  • Department of Housing property.

During your stay, you will be expected to live independently with support.

This includes:

  • Meeting regularly with your Youth worker and actively participate in case management.
  • Working towards achieving your goals in your case plan
  • Demonstrating basic living skills to show that you can look after yourself including budgeting, cooking and hygiene.
  • Maintaining the unit in a clean and presentable manner as with any rental property you may live in.
  • Respecting the property, furniture, your housemate and your neighbours.
  • Attending an educational program or working, actively seeking employment, and fulfilling any other reporting requirements.

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