Raw Potential
Raw Potential offers short to long-term (approximately 3-12 months) case management and coordination to young people experiencing homelessness.
Raw Potential offers short to long-term (approximately 3-12 months) case management and coordination to young people experiencing homelessness. The young person’s engagement is voluntary, requires their active participation in the process and is goal-centred in nature. Case management is able to support young people to achieve a wide range of goals and each plan is individualised with the young person. Access to case management is via referral and wait times can apply.The types of goals and supports can include but are not limited to the following:
- Outreach support where we come to you.
- Case coordination when there are multiple services involved.
- Accessing and applying for identification, Medicare, Centrelink and Housing ACT.
- OneLink registrations and accommodation advocacy.
- Accessing food relief and community pantries.
- Support managing legal issues, accessing Legal Aid and navigating the court system.
- Referrals and support to access specialist services for things such as health and well-being, alcohol and drug use, domestic and family violence etc.
- Resume, Training and Employment support.
Service details
Age
12–25 years old
Gender focus
All genders welcome
Cost
Free
Wait times
Varies by program
How to access the service
- Emergency/crisis access available
- Self-referral accepted
How support is delivered
- Individual one-on-one support
- Outreach/home visits
- Practical assistance (food, transport, vouchers)
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