Referral Guide to Emergency Accommodation and Support Services ...

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