Referral Guide to Emergency Accommodation and Support Services ...
Referral Guide to Emergency Accommodation and Support Services ...
Referral Guide to Emergency Accommodation and Support Services ...
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WOMEN’S HOUSING PROGRAM<br />
Agency<br />
Location<br />
Target Group<br />
Service Model<br />
Philosophy<br />
Contact Details<br />
<strong>Referral</strong> Process<br />
Staff Duty Hours<br />
<strong>Support</strong> Provided<br />
Rules<br />
Costs Involved<br />
Disability Access<br />
Communities @ Work Inc<br />
Southside<br />
Women with children who are homeless or at risk of<br />
homelessness escaping domestic violence<br />
Individual houses – one family per house<br />
We are respectful of the strength <strong>and</strong> expertise of<br />
women <strong>and</strong> provide a professional, confidential <strong>and</strong><br />
supportive service<br />
P 6293 6500 F 6293 6577 M<br />
E admin@commsatwork.org<br />
PO Box 1066 Tuggeranong ACT 2901<br />
<strong>Referral</strong>s can be made by phoning the service. Eligibility<br />
for the program is identified during a service / client<br />
introduction interview. Can self refer<br />
9.00 am – 5.00 pm Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday<br />
<strong>Accommodation</strong> provided for a period up <strong>to</strong> 12 months.<br />
Access <strong>to</strong> a Women’s Housing <strong>Support</strong> Worker during the<br />
clients time in the program. Assistance with issues of<br />
parenting, finances, health <strong>and</strong> housing. Advocacy when<br />
accessing legal <strong>and</strong> other community services.<br />
Tenants are required <strong>to</strong> sign a Tenancy Agreement, this<br />
includes a commitment <strong>to</strong> weekly meetings, an active<br />
demonstration <strong>to</strong> seek long term housing, have<br />
commitment <strong>to</strong> keeping the location of the property<br />
confidential<br />
25% of income in addition <strong>to</strong> utilities<br />
No<br />
Women’s Accomm<br />
LAST REVISED JULY 2005