Support Services & Programs
Select your nearest office to see the services available
Private Rental Assistance
Available in Bendigo & Mildura
The Private Rental Assistance Program (PRAP)is intended to prevent or end homelessness and housing crisis by: Assisting people to obtain private rental after initial support, assisting at risk households to sustain affordable and appropriate housing in the private rental market and assisting people who currently live in crisis, transitional or social housing to become independent in the private rental market through education.
Housing Support for the Aged
Available in Bendigo
The HSA program assists people aged 50 and over with multiple or complex needs who require ongoing support to live independently in public or low-cost housing. It is a long-term case management program that links clients into services and monitors their wellbeing so they can live independently for as long as possible.
Community Connections Program
Available in Bendigo
CCP aims to assist people with multiple or complex needs, providing short term support and linkage into mainstream and specialist services.
Moving On
Available in Bendigo, Preston & Mildura
Moving On is a rent subsidy and support program for families and single people who have experienced domestic or family violence. The aim of Moving On is to increase the supply of medium to long-term affordable rental housing so women and their families can access the support they need to stay safe and get back on their feet.The Moving On program was developed with funding from the State government Rapid Housing Assistance fund, provided in response to the Family Violence Royal Commission report. Haven; Home, Safe sub-leases properties to approved applicants for a period of up to 12 months. Locally-based Family Violence services provide wraparound supports.
Intensive Case Management Initiative
Available in Bendigo
The Intensive Case Management Initiative (ICMI) aims to assist people 18 years or older with high and/or complex needs who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. ICMI aims to stabilise a client’s personal circumstances and assist them out of homelessness by linking them to relevant service providers and providing flexible brokerage funds. The program works intensively with clients for up to six months.
Homelessness Services Case Management
Available in Bendigo
Our Homeless Service Case Management Program assists people over the age of 18 with moderate to high support needs who have experienced housing issues.
This program addresses homelessness with the aim to shift the service system away from short term and crisis solutions to long term accommodation and support to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
Supporting Accommodation for Vulnerable Victorians Initiative
Available in Bendigo
The SAVVI program is an initiative introduced by the Victorian Government to provide for the needs of vulnerable Victorians, which supports the viability and sustainability of the pension-level Supported Residential Services (SRS) sector.
The Supporting Connections Programs (SCP) works with SRS proprietors and health and community services to identify residents unmet health and social needs such as dental health, men’s and women’s health and advocacy requirements.
Support for Families at Risk
Available in Bendigo & Mildura
Transitioning from Homelessness Services to private rental, public, or social housing can be difficult and the Support for Families at Risk (SFAR) program helps families who may struggle with this process.
SFAR is designed for those that are identified as ‘at risk’ of homelessness at the commencement of, or in the early stages of their tenancy. We provide intensive support for up to nine months, with a phasing out period of up to three months. Participation in this program is entirely voluntary and obligation free.
Initial Assessment and Planning
Available in Bendigo, Preston & Mildura
Initial Assessment and Planning, known as IAP, is essentially the ‘gateway’. Its primary function is to help people in crisis - those who are experiencing homelessness, ‘at-risk’ of becoming homeless or in financial difficulty. Whether you have been referred to us from another organisation or you just walk in, we are there to help you.
Initial Assessment and Planning
Available in Bendigo, Preston & Mildura
Initial Assessment and Planning, known as IAP, is essentially the ‘gateway’. Its primary function is to help people in crisis - those who are experiencing homelessness, ‘at-risk’ of becoming homeless or in financial difficulty. Whether you have been referred to us from another organisation or you just walk in, we are there to help you.
Moving On
Available in Bendigo, Preston & Mildura
Moving On is a rent subsidy and support program for families and single people who have experienced domestic or family violence. The aim of Moving On is to increase the supply of medium to long-term affordable rental housing so women and their families can access the support they need to stay safe and get back on their feet.The Moving On program was developed with funding from the State government Rapid Housing Assistance fund, provided in response to the Family Violence Royal Commission report. Haven; Home, Safe sub-leases properties to approved applicants for a period of up to 12 months. Locally-based Family Violence services provide wraparound supports.
Available in Preston
HIVE provides lawn mowing, cleaning, storage, and rubbish removal services for more than 250 Transitional Housing (THM) properties, 83 long-term housing properties, 45 interim properties, and three common areas in multi-purpose buildings across Melbourne.
What’s unique about HIVE is that it employs a team of people who, in the past, had experienced long-term unemployment for a variety of reasons, including their age, low skill level, or gender.
Private Rental Assistance
Available in Bendigo & Mildura
The Private Rental Assistance Program (PRAP)is intended to prevent or end homelessness and housing crisis by: Assisting people to obtain private rental after initial support, assisting at risk households to sustain affordable and appropriate housing in the private rental market and assisting people who currently live in crisis, transitional or social housing to become independent in the private rental market through education.
Moving On
Available in Bendigo, Preston & Mildura
Moving On is a rent subsidy and support program for families and single people who have experienced domestic or family violence. The aim of Moving On is to increase the supply of medium to long-term affordable rental housing so women and their families can access the support they need to stay safe and get back on their feet.The Moving On program was developed with funding from the State government Rapid Housing Assistance fund, provided in response to the Family Violence Royal Commission report. Haven; Home, Safe sub-leases properties to approved applicants for a period of up to 12 months. Locally-based Family Violence services provide wraparound supports.
Support for Families at Risk
Available in Bendigo & Mildura
Transitioning from Homelessness Services to private rental, public, or social housing can be difficult and the Support for Families at Risk (SFAR) program helps families who may struggle with this process.
SFAR is designed for those that are identified as ‘at risk’ of homelessness at the commencement of, or in the early stages of their tenancy. We provide intensive support for up to nine months, with a phasing out period of up to three months. Participation in this program is entirely voluntary and obligation free.
Initial Assessment and Planning
Available in Bendigo, Preston & Mildura
Initial Assessment and Planning, known as IAP, is essentially the ‘gateway’. Its primary function is to help people in crisis - those who are experiencing homelessness, ‘at-risk’ of becoming homeless or in financial difficulty. Whether you have been referred to us from another organisation or you just walk in, we are there to help you.