Housing transitions
Alternative labels
Public housing transfers
Evaluation
Process evaluation of the Justice Housing Program
This report presents the findings from a process evaluation of the Justice Housing Program (JHP). JHP provides transitional accommodation for detainees exiting prison, who are assessed as suitable for independent, shared living. JHP is designed to assist clients in finding more permanent accommodation, as well as linking them to community services and other support networks.
Report
Lived experience voices
This report finds that young people are having to leave child protection and youth justice systems without adequate preparation for life and are disproportionately over-represented amongst Australia’s homeless population.
Media release
Housing support available for rough sleepers
The $36 million Together Home project will help get hundreds of people off the streets by securing them homes from the private rental market. Initiative: Housing support available for rough sleepers
Media release
Two year blitz to generate $3.1 billion in construction value
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is set to reboot the economy with a record construction blitz over two years, underpinning around 15,000 jobs. Initiative: Extending the successful $20,000 First Home Owners Grant initiative to all Owner Occupier build applications Initiative: Improving the HomeShare program to revise eligibility thresholds Initiative: $24 million in additional and brought forward...
Media release
Breaking the cycle of homelessness
More than 1,200 people who were sleeping rough in NSW have been helped into temporary accommodation through the rapid expansion of assertive outreach to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Initiative: Temporary Accommodation for rough sleepers Initiative: Increased outreach capacity Initiative: Effort to find permanent housing solutions