HOME L E S S UN I T ED
HOU S I NG SO L U T I ON S
415 Clients 257 Housed $6,583,055.00* Savings for Redlands Community
Homeless United commenced operations in 2018 in response to identified , unmet community need around case management of Redlands vulnerable homeless . Total State government funding issued over 4 years $ 150K . HU was funded as a pilot program by the State Government during FY21 and has continued to deliver housing solutions in one of the tightest rental markets due to COVID19 ; achieving a 98 % success rate in sustainable tenancies . When HU housing people we remain a support for them for 12 months . The HU Team continued to operate throughout the year including all lockdowns . Adapting service delivery to assist those most vulnerable ; face to face appointments continued to be necessary due to the presenting needs of our homeless . People presenting in HU are some of the most disadvantaged and complex people in Redlands . Over 20 agencies refer directly into HU with Bayside Housing being the largest referral agency . NEWS FLASH: HU officially closed on 1 November 2021 due to funding being issued to another provider .
$25,615 per person per year is the average cost of 'homelessness'
*Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute - UMEL https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-16/cheaper-to-provide-homes-for-homeless-rather-sleep-rough/8354284? utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
R E S I L I ENC E
The HU Team are highly skilled in developing trust and rapport with the client . Housing is not always possible immediately due to the low level of vacancies . It is vital that crisis support , wrap around assistance and referrals continue to build on the client ' s strengths whilst homeless .
WE L L - B E I NG
Authentic case management of our homeless provides a feeling that someone cares . HU is an important connector , providing nutritious meals , phones , transport assistance , information and advocacy which improves both physical and mental well - being .
Figure 4 - Causes of Homelessness
Other 16 %
CAPAC I T Y
The best way to help a homeless person is to refer them to a program that successfully builds skills and understanding towards a housing solution . Building people ' s skills towards long - term successful housing develops independent and responsible people .
Relationship Breakdown / Abusive 84 %
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