Imagine living in a town where it’s impossible to find a suitable home to live? You are bright, young, looking for a sense of belonging, yet struggling to plan for the future. Meet Chloe! A young essential worker at Casino Memorial Hospital (pictured below). Chloe is heavily involved in her local community. She considers herself a familiar face within her hometown, describing Casino as a place where ‘everyone knows each other’. Before securing her home at Momentum Collective’s Affordable Housing in Casino, Chloe was experiencing housing stress. Chloe said that being unable to find a suitable home affected her mental health and she struggled to accomplish her goals. “It’s almost impossible to find a home without a rental history and I’ve never rented before. When I decided to apply to the Centre Street units, I was looking for a miracle, not knowing if I would be successful or not.”
Chloe now feels extremely lucky to have found a sustainable new home that speaks to her, particularly after living in an extreme housing crisis. “The affordability of this home gives me more freedom and independence. I can take care of myself and look after my well-being. This opportunity has completely changed my life.” In Chloe’s ideal world, she would like to see more affordable housing available so that young people like herself can afford to live the lifestyle they deserve.
Youth Accommodation and Support Program In 2021, Momentum Collective obtained funding from the NSW State Government to provide additional accommodation for younger people. The Youth Accommodation and Support Program funded 13 dwellings to be leased to clients under 25. The properties were sourced from the private rental market, creating new social housing opportunities for our clients. In this challenging rental market, Momentum Collective was fortunate to have received the support of local real estate agents and property owners. We are incredibly grateful to these people for giving younger generations affordable housing opportunities.
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