About
The Family Housing Program provides supported accommodation to families experiencing homelessness.
It offers up to 12 months transitional housing alongside a personalised support plan to help families build stability and work toward long-term, independent housing.
The program has homes across the metropolitan area. Most properties are three and four bedroom houses located close to schools, community facilities, and public transport.
Details
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Who is this service for: Families who are experiencing homelessness, are needing support to maintain a tenancy and are motivated to work through a support plan while housed for up to 12 months.
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Costs: Families sign a lease and pay a bond when offered accommodation. Rent is based on household income and is paid via automatic deduction (e.g. Centrepay).
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Waitlist: Eligible families are placed on the Family Housing waitlist and need to contact the service fortnightly to remain active. During high demand periods, the waitlist may close to new applicants.
Urgent Help
Please be aware Anglicare WA does not provide crisis or emergency accommodation services.
If you require urgent housing, please call Crisis Care on 1800 199 008 or Entry Point on 1800 124 684 for assistance.
However, due to WA's accommodation shortage, options are currently limited.
In case of an emergency, call 000.
More Information
- Eligible families are offered a phone assessment.
- When a property becomes available, waitlisted families attend a two‑stage interview.
- Families receive weekly home visits at their allocated property and ongoing case management support throughout their stay.
Housing Case Managers support with:
- Advocating on your behalf and making referrals
- Helping with basic budgeting
- Connecting children to the right supports
- Building and strengthening tenancy skills
- Linking you to employment, education, and training opportunities
- Supporting your transition into long term, independent housing
- Helping you connect with your local community
To be eligible for the program, families must meet the following criteria:
- Have a support need related to maintaining or sustaining a tenancy.
- Have two or more children under the age of 16 in their care.
- Are willing to engage actively in a support plan.
- Are eligible for a bond assistance loan and are on the priority housing waitlist with the Department of Housing & Works.
Locations
To find out where this service is available, please select a region.
Family Housing
Family Housing is funded by the Department of Communities and supported by Foundation Housing Ltd, who help provide building management services for this service.