IHR is targeted at people experiencing, or at imminent risk of, homelessness. It includes separate programs for individuals and couples, and for families with dependents.
Support provided may include:
Assistance to sustain current accommodation
Provision of short-term temporary accommodation (e.g., motel or caravan park)
Assistance to address barriers to securing appropriate long-term accommodation
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for support under this program, a person must:
Be experiencing homelessness, which is defined as:
Sleeping in improvised dwellings or ‘sleeping rough’ (including people sleeping in cars)
Living in unsafe or inadequate accommodation (e.g., where sexual or family violence threatens safety)
OR be at imminent risk of homelessness, meaning the person will fall into the above definition prior to the next business day
Be an individual, couple, or family with dependents
Not currently be supported by another Specialist Homelessness Service
Have exhausted all other housing options
Be over the age of 17 years
Currently reside within the Cassowary Coast Region
Be willing to engage in ongoing case management
Looking for Housing Checklist
Do you have rental references from past tenancies?
Do you have appropriate identification?
Do you have proof of income?
Have you completed an Application for Social Housing and provided evidence of any special needs?
