Cutting the costs of housing

On 17 May 2017, workers supporting young people gathered for an afternoon of information sharing, building networks and learning more about minimising living expenses and housing overheads for young people on low incomes in their rental properties or public housing. 

Each year Hope Street holds a community capacity building event where staff in the homelessness sector can learn about new research and resources available to young people who are homeless or in threat of being homeless. The forum, held at the Harry Atkinson Art and Craft Centre in Coburg, was for youth workers, homelessness staff and anyone working with young people.

Guest speakers included:

  • Donna Bennett, CEO, Hope Street Youth and Family Services
  • Cathy Clarke, Financial Counsellor, Lentara Uniting Care
  • Damian Sullivan, Research and Policy Manager, Brotherhood of St Laurence
  • Jason Cox, Program Coordinator, Moreland Energy Foundation
  • Sandra Bros, Team Leader, Haven; Home, Safe
  • Vincentcare Private Rental Brokerage

Young people performed at the event and they talked about their experiences of living on a budget

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Hope to Home in Whittlesea

FEATURED PILOT PROGRAM: Hope to Home in Whittlesea

Many young people face obstacles when trying to secure stable accommodation due to no rental history, lack of affordable housing, and no employment to sustain rental leases.  The Hope to Home in Whittlesea pilot program will address these issues by:

  • Facilitating the transition of up to 30 young people (and their children) from the Hope Street in Whittlesea program or Whittlesea Housing into 1 and 2 bedroom units
  • Providing case management once they secure private rental of these units
  • Helping these young people maintain their tenancy, employment, education and training, and community connections
  • Engaging the support of community stakeholders including local businesses to address barriers contributing to youth homelessness

Please contact us if you would like to become a partner and support at risk young people and young families.

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