Assertive Outreach Program helps Jim achieve independence and freedom
getting back in touch with his psychologist and maintain regular visits. They also supported Jim to apply for the NDIS to ensure he received the ongoing support he needs to keep his life on track. Jim has come a long way in his journey of recovery and is now in permanent housing and enjoying creating a safe home for himself. With a stable home and support from the team, Jim has also been able to have laser eye surgery and buy new glasses. One of the achievements he is most proud of is getting his licence and buying a car. He feels that he has a new sense of independence and freedom. The Assertive Outreach team is working with Jim to make sure he has everything he needs to sustain his independence and freedom into the future.
Jim (not his real name) lives with a mental illness and has experienced street homelessness for several years in the Tweed region. Before he met Momentum’s Assertive Outreach team in 2019, Jim was unable to access the ongoing support he needed to find secure and affordable housing. Jim, who identifies as Aboriginal, was sleeping rough on Ukerebagh Island on the Tweed River when he first engaged with the program. He had fallen through the cracks and his mental health had deteriorated in this time. The Assertive Outreach team prioritised Jim’s care and provided the support he needed to find a home and stabilise his mental health.
While Jim was initially housed in temporary accommodation the team supported him with
Momentum team members at the 2019 Homelessness Connect Day
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