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If you’re a young person between the ages of 12 and 24, there’s someone here for you to talk to. We can help you with a range of issues from housing to health, education and employment, alcohol and other drugs and other personal matters. EASY provides information, referral, support, court support and advocacy. Just ring us to make an appointment or call in to the service during drop in hours.
EASY also provides safe, affordable medium and long-term accommodation for young people aged between 16 and 24 years. When we have a vacancy, it can take up to 4-6 weeks from first contact with us before you can move in. This is because we’re not a crisis or emergency service, and we have to meet you, check references, arrange for meetings with housemates and other tenants etc.
If you find yourself in urgent need of accommodation, we can still help you look for somewhere to stay that will meet your immediate needs. We also recommend that you contact the Youth Accommodation Association as they can provide you with a list of current vacancies in refuges and how you could access these services.
www.yaa.com.au
phone 9318 1531/1800 424 830
To become a tenant with us, you must
• Have a regular source of income (not less than minimum Centrelink allowance) but not more than the maximum income and assets limit of the Department of Housing eligibility policy)
• Be motivated to work towards independence.
• Be studying, training or working.
• Be able to look after yourself and be willing to look after yourself better.
• Follow our service guidelines and house rules.
• Join in individual and house meetings.
• Be willing to take on the responsibility of a Residential Tenancy Agreement (RTA). The service is set up like the private rental market – you pay a bond, have regular property inspections, and must pay your rent on time.
Tenants are supported to live independently through the provision of individual case management, where we assist you to set your own goals and to achieve a higher level of independence.
Shire Wide offers a range of different housing including:
• Two medium term share houses where up to 4 young people share the space and day-to-day running of the house. You need to be ready to manage your own needs (cooking, cleaning, budgeting, etc) as well as maintaining your study/work activities.
• Eight long term fully independent units (6 one bedroom, 2 two bedroom). You will need to have demonstrated a high level of competence in managing your needs and activities to be considered for accommodation here.
• Wattle Cottage – This project is specifically set up for pregnant young women and young families (up to 2 children up to 5 years old). This is shorter term project that aims to assist families preparing to move into private rental, community or public housing.
If you want to apply for one of the EASY housing projects, contact our staff at the Miranda office (9525 7919) to discuss our vacancies and arrange a face-to-face appointment.
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