About
The Townsville Youth Foyer is an integrated learning and accommodation model supporting young people aged 16-25 at risk of or, experiencing homelessness. Townsville Youth Foyer builds life skills and helps young people achieve their goals.
Who we assist
Townsville Youth Foyer is for young people aged 16 – 25 years old who are at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness.
· Eligible for social housing in Queensland / registered on the Queensland Social Housing Register (have an approved DCHDE housing application number).
· Have the capacity for self-care and self-management.
· Motivated and have the capacity to engage with education and / or employment.
· Able to live independently and maintain their own Unit.
· Without a previous serious conviction (charged with an offence involving arson, drug trafficking, violence, or incidents of a sexual nature).
· Willing to engage and work with Youth Coaches and Pathways Specialist across the 6 service offers "The Deal".
Eligibility criteria
- Eligible for social housing in Queensland / registered on the Queensland Social Housing Register (have an approved DCHDE housing application number).
- Aged 16 - 25 years (accommodation is a single occupancy 1-bedroom unit).
- Have the capacity for self-care and self-management.
- Motivated and have the capacity to engage with education and / or employment.
- Able to live independently with maintain their own Unit.
- Without a previous serious conviction (charged with an offence involving arson, drug trafficking, violence, or incidents of a sexual nature).
- Willing to engage and work with Youth Coaches and Pathways Specialists across the 6 Service offers "The Deal".
Referral process
Referrals and Self-Referrals are invited.
1. A young person expresses interest in becoming a Foyer resident. The young person is invited to an information session exploring Advantaged Thinking, the 6 Service offers, and the ‘Deal’.
2. Foyer staff will help the young person determine if the Foyer can meet their needs and consider both eligibility and suitability criteria.
3. Feedback and, or other options will be given to a young person if the Youth Foyer does not meet their needs at this time.
4. When a Foyer vacancy is offered to a young person, a new tenancy sign-up meeting is scheduled, and a move in date is arranged. Young people sign an RTA lease, pay 4 weeks Bond and Rent which is 25% of their income plus 3% for furnishings.