Our Place Youth Foyer

Shared accommodation in a congregate living environment close to Civic. Housing status: Homeless (young people must be assessed as “Unreasonable to Live at Home” by Centrelink or demonstrate independent status (eg. Unaccompanied minor refugee). Education: Potential applicants must be engaged in full time education/training/ training related employment (traineeship/apprenticeship). Engagement: Potential applicants must actively engage with case management offered by the program and adhere to all Occupancy agreement requirements, House rules and participation agreements. Potential applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to live independently (Completion of Rent it/Keep it, planned exit from YEAN can assist in meeting this criteria). Potential single unaccompanied applicants must be willing to share accommodation. Income: Minimum Income $445.80 (Independent Youth Allowance rate)/Maximum Income as per ACT Housing Guidelines (Please note YP must be in receipt of income as assessment process by Centrelink can take some time.) Assets test as per ACT Housing guidelines. http://www.communityservices.act.gov.au/hcs/services/social_ housing/eligibility_for_public_housing Support needs: Medium-Low. Potential applicants with additional support requirements are encouraged to engage with other services where required if they wish to be considered for vacancies. For example, family support services, mental health support services, Youth Housing Support Service, Take Hold etc. Our Place Youth Foyer is a medium-term accommodation service located in an apartment complex in Braddon, ACT. They offer 13 shared units that can accommodate up to 25 residents at a time. To qualify for residency, young people must be aged between 16 and 23, experiencing or at risk of homelessness, capable of living independently, motivated to work towards their educational and employment goals, and receiving Centrelink benefits. Referrals to Our Place are made through OneLink, and applicants must undergo an interview assessment. As part of their tenancy, residents must engage in full-time education or work-based training and can stay for up to two years. Our Place strives to offer a stable living environment and support residents in acquiring the life skills they need to transition to independence successfully. This support includes case management and tenancy assistance, provided by dedicated Youth Support Workers, and a community development program facilitated by a dedicated Community Development Officer. The community development program involves regular events in their office, community room, and community garden. These events include weekly dinner nights, games nights, residents’ meetings, life skills workshops, and garden working bees. Our Place is also proud to offer the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Program, further helping residents explore their hobbies, interests, and aspirations.