Housing Support Services

We provide services and resources to members to support their transition to registration as a community housing provider (CHP), and encourage more Aboriginal organisations to join us.

Our housing and tenancy service includes assessment, individualised case planning, and identifying a rental unit that meets your needs. If this is your first time renting an apartment or living independently, we will assist you with your move.

The On Track Intensive Youth Support Program is a 2-bedroom facility for young men and women between the ages of 16 and 17 years that focuses on transitioning young people to adulthood. An individual air-conditioned room comes with supply of personal hygiene products and fresh linen. Kitchen facilities are shared and participation in the making of daily meals encouraged. Bathroom, laundry and lounge facilities, WIFI and an outdoor area are available. Support is also provided to attend school or some form of work activity.

Each young person is provided holistic case management that focuses on their transition to independence and re-engagement with the wider community by offering:

• Assistance in school attendance and ongoing educational support
• One on one support to young people to assist in developing independent living skills
• Assistance with personal development
• Connection into appropriate health/mental health services.
• Involvement in recreational activities
• Assistance to develop long term goals
• Connection with financial counselling and provides assistance with money management.

Ampe Akweke House offers residential and outreach support to young women between the ages of 14 and 23 years and who are pregnant or have a baby that is under 2 years old. The program aims to meet the immediate needs of pregnant women and/or their baby who are unable to reside with family and are at risk of homelessness. Short or long term crisis accommodation is provided with the option for a female family member to stay as a support person providing assistance and support to maintain family and community connections. The house offers 5 bedrooms with reverse cycle air conditioning, queen sized beds, fresh linen and a bassinet or cot for their child. The women are welcomed with a range of personal hygiene products, and once settled, have opportunity to participate in preparing and cooking daily meals in a shared kitchen. Other facilities include a shared lounge and dining area, laundry facilities, two bathrooms, WIFI and computer access and the enjoyment of a large outdoor area. Babies or children also have provision of a large range of age appropriate toys.  Comprehensive, inclusive case management is provided, encompassing medium to long term case planning to support the achievement of realistic goals such as how to:

• Sustain tenancy or prevent tenancy failure or eviction
• Navigate family/domestic violence
• Obtain/maintain any government allowances and manage banking and budgeting requirements
• Enhance parenting skills and parental capacity and develop strategies to navigate challenging social/behavioural problems
• Attend antenatal and postnatal appointments.
• Access education and support through maternity support services such as Alukura, ASH maternity ward and ANFPP
• Develop support networks, build social connections and connect culturally.

The ASYASS Youth Housing Program provides affordable semi-independent accommodation for a period of 12 months to young men and women aged 16 to 24 years. The program currently manages eight properties located across Alice Springs. Referral pathways are often accessed by other support services or are self -referred.

This Housing Program offers tenancy to young people that have limited experience in living independently, low-income status, may be unable to reside with family and are at risk of homelessness or are homeless. Through supported case management, the young people are encouraged to develop skills encompassing rental requirements, rental payments, and rental inspections. Additionally, they are encouraged to develop strong tenancy skills to enable them opportunity to secure and maintain future public or private housing. The young people also have opportunity to re-engage in education, training or employment, as well as develop and strengthen life skills required to establish themselves independently. Involvement with family is also encouraged and supported by ASYASS staff where appropriate.

The Alice Springs Transitional Accommodation Service offers medium-term accommodation for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and currently on the public housing waitlist.

Through tailored case management support, residents are empowered to build the skills and confidence needed to transition into long-term housing – either in the public or private rental market.

Referrals are made through the Department of Housing, Local Government and Communities or Community Development Public Housing.

Our home support services help older people remain independent in their homes and communities longer. The service supports people aged 65 years and over and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over who are experiencing difficulty with everyday tasks.

Services include:

• Personal care
• Domestic assistance
• Shopping
• Social support
• Group activities
• Transport
• Respite care
• Meals
• Basic home and garden maintenance

Assistance provided varies in each region. Please contact your local Anglicare NT office to find out what we offer in your area.

Garaworra offers medium-term accommodation for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and currently on the public housing waitlist.

Through tailored case management support, residents are empowered to build the skills and confidence needed to successfully transition into long-term housing – either in the public or private rental market.

All referrals for Garaworra are made through the Department of Housing, Local Government and Communities.

The Housing Options Pathway Program (HOPP) provides services to individuals and families who need support to maintain their tenancy.  The program offers case management, mentoring, training and support for developing life and tenancy skills.