About

The Family Housing Program provides temporary housing for up to twelve months to families with a support need relating to maintaining a tenancy. The program is for families who require supported medium-term housing and have two or more children under the age of 16 in their full-time care. 

  • Based in Rockingham
  • Outreach can be offered

Anglicare WA partners with Foundation Housing Ltd, who helps provide building management services for this service. 

Details

On Location
  • Who is this service for: Families who are experiencing homelessness and require support to build their tenancy skills.
  • Costs: Rent is capped at 25% of income, with support for rent assistance and water costs—no family is turned away due to inability to pay.
  • Waitlist: Wait times can vary depending on the service and demand. Anglicare WA aims to provide support as quickly as possible.

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

  • In-person support at various Anglicare WA locations across Western Australia.
  • We can come to you, e.g Mobile support units, community engagement programs, and home visits.

Housing and Homeless Support
Housing and homeless support services assist individuals and families in finding and maintaining stable housing. This can include emergency shelters, transitional housing, and long-term housing solutions.
Homelessness prevention
Homelessness prevention services aim to keep individuals and families from losing their homes. This can include financial assistance, housing support, and resources to address the underlying causes of homelessness.
Case management
Case management services provide personalised support to individuals, helping them navigate various systems and access the resources they need. Case managers work closely with clients to develop plans that address their specific needs and goals.

Housing Authority Priority waitlist and qualify for the Bond Assistance Loan.

Housing Authority Priority waitlist and qualify for the Bond Assistance Loan, or ability to pay own bond.

Costs: Rent is capped at 25% of income plus rent assistance.

To find out more about Anglicare WA’s Family Housing Program

To find out more about Anglicare WA's Family Housing Program you can call our Housing Service Support Officer on 08 9528 0735, or email housing@anglicarewa.org.au.  

Locations

To find out where this service is available, please select a region.

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