Housing for young people

Support and Housing for Young People (SHYP)

What is Support and Housing for Young People (SHYP)?

SHYP provides outreach support and transitional housing to young people in the community who are finding it difficult to access or maintain accommodation.

Our staff work together with young people to find accommodation and plan for a resolution to their housing issues. Outreach support can be provided for up to three months. We support young people with a range of issues they may be experiencing, focusing on realistic housing outcomes.

We also have a small number of transitional housing properties where young people can live while we assist them to achieve long-term housing goals like private rental or government public housing. We also support them with other needs such as budgeting, living skills and preparing to live independently.

Who can use Support and Housing for Young People (SHYP)?

This program is for young people aged 16-24 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in the City of Yarra and surrounding northern suburbs, including Collingwood, Richmond, Fitzroy, Clifton Hill, Abbotsford, Alphington, Carlton and Fairfield.

SHYP workers are able to support young people living in private rental, public housing, rooming houses and those who are moving from place to place.

What does Support and Housing for Young People (SHYP) offer?

• Help in accessing relevant services such as Centrelink, health services, childcare and legal services
• development of practical skills to live independently, such as paying bills and managing household chores
• support to obtain private rental or apply for public housing or community housing
• help accessing training and education
• information and referral about other services and resources available.

How can I find out more about Supported Housing for Young People (SHYP)?

Please note: Young people need to go through Homeground Services (Access Point) in order to become part of SHYP. Contact 1800 048 325 for an appointment. The SHYP program can advise you on how to do this.

Contact:
Good Shepherd Youth & Family Service
117 Johnston Street
Collingwood Vic 3066
P: 03 94195477
E: collingwood@goodshepvic.org.au

St Albans Youth Housing (StAYH)

What is St Albans Youth Housing (StAYH)?

StAYH is a housing program for young people, based in St Albans. Our support workers help with finding a safe, affordable place to live and developing skills in independent living.

Who can use St Albans Youth Housing (StAYH)?

This program is for young people aged 15-25 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We support young men, women, single people, couples and families within the Brimbank City Council area, including Deer Park, Keilor, St Albans, Sunshine, Sydenham and Taylors Lakes. View list of areas covered within the City of Brimbank.

What does St Albans Youth Housing (StAYH) offer?

• Practical skills to live independently, such as paying bills and managing household chores
• support to obtain private rental or apply for public housing
• help going back to school or training that leads to employment
• information and referral about other services and resources that are available

How can I find out more about St Albans Youth Housing (StAYH)?

Contact:
Good Shepherd Youth & Family Service
354 Main Road West
St Albans Vic 3021
Email: stalbans@goodshepvic.org.au

Please note:

To become part of StAYH young people should first contact the access point:

SASHS (Salvation Army Supported Housing Service) 6/147 Harvester Rd, Sunshine.
Phone 03 9312 5422 for an appointment.

Housing for young people links

Melbourne Youth Support Service helps young people find the services they need anywhere in Victoria:

Visit the frontyard website or phone 1800 800 531.