SASSI provides safety through housing and support to women and their children who are impacted by homelessness or domestic violence in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra. SAHSSI Central Administration, Housing Resource Centre and Outreach Service
Located in Atchison St Wollongong, with management, finance and administration, and a centralised intake and referral. Support for clients and referrals to and from partner agencies including internally managed supported accommodation, transition properties, partner properties including Housing NSW’s Temporary Accommodation (TA) service. SAHSSI also manages 25 transitional properties in the Illawarra, the outreach support team provide case management support to these clients. Transitional Housing
Transitional housing is a form of social housing assistance for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The transitional accommodation offered by SAHSSI is targeted for single women and women with children. Clients in these properties sign a lease under the Residential Tenancies Act, and are entitled to a subsidised rent according to their household income. SAHSSI is currently responsible for the management of 40 transitional housing properties ranging from bedsits to 3 bedroom houses. Whilst transitional housing is not long-term housing, it is accompanied by support from a SAHSSI Outreach Case Manager who will support the tenant to stabilise their circumstances and move on to more appropriate long term housing. Illawarra Crisis Accommodation
SAHSSI has two Crisis Accommodation Support services in the Illawarra that provide intensive case management support to women with or without children who are homeless and in a crisis situation such as escaping domestic violence. Shoalhaven Crisis
SAHSSI Shoalhaven has one Crisis Accommodation Support service that provides intensive case management support to women with or without children who are homeless and in a crisis situation such as escaping domestic violence. Shoalhaven Outreach
Delivers outreach support to clients from wherever they are in the District. Support for clients and referrals to and from partner agencies including internally managed supported accommodation, partner properties including Housing NSW’s Temporary Accommodation (TA) service in Nowra to Ulladulla. Support we provide:
• Low needs service for people that require information and referral to another service that suits their needs, information regarding homelessness and Domestic/Family Violence , assistance with forms, advocacy etc.
• Early intervention / prevention – Saving tenancies at risk support (Outreach Illawarra / Shoalhaven).
• Rapid Rehousing – Client contact within 24 hours of referral. Assessment is made for suitability. With Assistance, can secure and maintain a property with low level needs. (Outreach Illawarra and Shoalhaven).
• Crisis Accommodation – Crisis accommodation (Illawarra and Shoalhaven).
• Transitional Accommodation – Medium term leased property with support (Illawarra Outreach only).
• Post Crisis Support – Support to clients who are exiting crisis into accommodation such as private rental.
• Complex Clients – Clients who have multiple identified issues such as Alcohol and Drug, Mental Health, Physical Health, Disability etc with no requirement for crisis or transitional accommodation. (Outreach Illawarra/ Shoalhaven). Case Management
SAHSSI’s Case Manager will help you to develop your personal case plan, which will assist you to achieve your goals. The Case Manager works in collaboration with you to address any issues that are of concern. This is done by identifying issues and working on a strategic, action based support plan. SAHSSI’s case management includes:
• Housing information
• Coordinating specialist services
• Counselling
• Parenting support
• Medical
• Legal
• Education and training
• Employment
• Mental health
• Alcohol and drugs support services
• Emotional support
• Advocacy
• Help you understand documents, forms, service processes and other support based on individual needs
