Coastal Sydney Aboriginal Tenancy Support Service (CSATSS) (NSW)

Funded through Housing NSW as part of the Regional Homelessness Action Plan, CSATSS aims to reduce the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Coastal Sydney Region who are vulnerable to homelessness and suffering rental stress, through prevention, early intervention and support.

To achieve this, the service works with Housing NSW, Community Housing, Aboriginal Housing, Aboriginal Legal Centres and Aboriginal Health Services.

Forming part of the Regional Sydney Homelessness Action Plan – Coastal Sydney,  CSATSS covers 27 Local Government Areas from Hornsby through to Sutherland and inland to Strathfield.

The CSATSS office in Marrickville can clearly be seen from the street, which means that people in need can easily locate the service. Potential service users can access CSATSS services either by simply walking in or phoning (self-referral), or through an agency, which sends a completed referral form back to CSATSS.

Referrals can be from any community service, including Housing NSW, the Aboriginal Medical Service and community housing providers.

To receive support, a client will need to identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and display rental stress indicators that make them vulnerable to homelessness. Clients may receive any or all of the following services:

• Tenancy management plan
• Ongoing in-home supports
• Psychological social supports
• Advocacy assistance
• Appropriate referrals to other agencies

CSATSS also has access to brokerage funds that may be used to buy essential household items, home starter packs that include linen and kitchen utensils, hygiene packs and cover relocation costs.

For more information

Coastal Sydney Aboriginal Tenancy Support Service
24/168 Victoria Road, Marrickville NSW 2204
P: 1800 272 877
F: 02 9555 76275