Youth Homelessness & Early Intervention Support
The Maribyrnong Youth Accommodation Program (MYAP)
MYAP provides case management support to young people aged between 16-25 in the inner west region of Melbourne who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The program has a focus on culturally and linguistically diverse young people.
What we offer:
- Housing Information: Guidance, information and advocacy on private rentals, public/community housing, student accommodation, share options.
- Securing Long-Term Accommodation: Assistance with finding stable housing, including family reunification support.
- Overcoming Barriers: Assistance to address the barriers that may prevent access to long term accommodation.
- Independent Living Skills: Assistance to help develop the skills needed by young people to manage independent living.
- Specialist Referrals: Connecting you to appropriate services for wrap around support.
- Cultural and Linguistic Services: Links to culturally and linguistically appropriate services when required.
Eligibility:
- Age: Young people aged 16 to 25 years including young parents aged and their children.
- Homeless or At Risk: Young people who are experiencing homelessness or in temporary accommodation, struggling to maintain current housing.
- Participation Willingness: Commitment to regular support meetings.
- Independent Income: Must have a source of independent income
- Ability to Live Independently: Able to manage independent living.
- Service Area: Willing to receive support in the western suburbs of Melbourne.
Self referrals:
If you need immediate help -contact an access point on 1800 825 955. It's a 24 hour toll free number.
Are you living in temporary accommodation or struggling to maintain your private rental, share house or student accommodation or finding it difficult to stay in the family home? You can contact a youth support worker for advice, information & support or chat to WomBot.
WomBot is an Artificially Intelligent (AI), chatbot where you can access information on emergency accommodation, private rental, material aid & issues with your current accommodation 24/7. It can also link you in with support. You can access WomBot by going to the 'Chat to WomBot' icon on the lower right hand side of the page.
Or you can just click on the referral form button, provide the information requested & a youth case manager will be in contact!
The Youth Support Program provides case management support to young people aged between 16-25 in the inner west region of Melbourne who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
What we offer:
- Housing Information: Guidance, information and advocacy on private rentals, public/community housing, student accommodation, share options.
- Securing Long-Term Accommodation: Assistance with finding stable housing, including family reunification support.
- Overcoming Barriers: Assistance to address the barriers that may prevent access to long term accommodation.
- Independent Living Skills: Assistance to help develop the skills needed by young people to manage independent living.
- Specialist Referrals: Connecting you to appropriate services for wrap around support.
Eligibility:
- Age: Young people aged 16 to 25 years including young parents aged and their children.
- Homeless or At Risk: Young people who are experiencing homelessness or in temporary accommodation, struggling to maintain current housing.
- Participation Willingness: Commitment to regular support meetings.
- Independent Income: Must have a source of independent income
- Ability to Live Independently: Able to manage independent living.
- Service Area: Willing to receive support in the western suburbs of Melbourne.
Self referrals:
If you need immediate help -contact the access point, Unison.
Are you living in temporary accommodation or struggling to maintain your private rental, share house or student accommodation or finding it difficult to stay in the family home? You can contact a youth support worker for advice, information & support or chat to WomBot.
WomBot is an automated, chatbot where you can access information on emergency accommodation, private rental, material aid & issues with your current accommodation 24/7.
Or you can just click on the referral form button, provide the information requested & a youth case manager will be in contact!
