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Youth Foyer Townsville

Housing

Townsville, 4810

The Townsville Youth Foyer is an integrated learning and accommodation model supporting young people aged 16-25 at risk of or, experiencing homelessness.
Located in Pimlico, The Foyer provides forty, one-bedroom apartments, fully furnished for eligible participants for up to 24 months.
Townsville Youth Foyer is a culturally safe, inclusive and diverse environment where Young People feel safe and supported to achieve their dreams. Using the “Advantage Thinking” approach, The Foyer provides coaching and support across six key Services which form part of "The Deal".
1. Education and Training;
2. Employment;
3. Health and Wellbeing;
4. Social Connections;
5. Civic Participation;
6. Housing (maintaining a good tenancy).

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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 with minimal support.
· 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 apartment).
- 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 minimal support.
- 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".

Referral process

Self-referrals and service providers may refer Young People.

1. Young person expresses interest in becoming a Foyer resident. Young person is invited to attend an information session exploring Advantaged Thinking, the 6 service offers and the ‘Deal’.
2. Young person submits readiness form to YouthFoyerTSV@missionaustralia.com.au
3. If criteria and suitability requirements are met, Foyer staff will be in contact to arrange a face-to-face meeting with the Review Panel for allocation decision. If young person is not Foyer ready, feedback and options will be given.
4. Foyer vacancy is offered to young person, new tenancy sign-up meeting is scheduled, and a move in date is arranged.