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COMMON GROUND PORT AUGUSTA

COMMON GROUND PORT AUGUSTA. COMMON GROUND Port Augusta. Common Ground – Port Augusta is a four way partnership between: Common Ground - Adelaide Department for Communities and Social Inclusion – Housing SA (Homelessness Strategy Division) Wesley Country Housing and The Salvation Army.

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COMMON GROUND PORT AUGUSTA

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  1. COMMON GROUND PORT AUGUSTA

  2. COMMON GROUNDPort Augusta Common Ground – Port Augusta is a four way partnership between: • Common Ground - Adelaide • Department for Communities and Social Inclusion – Housing SA (Homelessness Strategy Division) • Wesley Country Housing and • The Salvation Army Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  3. COMMON GROUND Port Augusta Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  4. COMMON GROUNDPort Augusta Brief overview of Common Ground - Adelaide: • Launched in 2008 • 2 sites located at: • Light Square and • Franklin Street • Port Augusta is the first regional implementation of Common Ground Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  5. COMMON GROUNDPort Augusta Common Ground Port Augusta: • 2 sites located at: • BOSTON STREET– Tenants with low support and high levels of independence • AUGUSTA TERRACE – Tenants requiring higher levels of support to develop independence Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  6. COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  7. COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  8. COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  9. COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta • Provides quality long term housing • Assists people to acquire the resources they need to create a good life • Supports people on their pathway toward independence Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  10. COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta Pathways to Independence • OPPORTUNITIES: • Education • Training • Employment • Self-sufficiency • Economic participation • PEOPLE HAVE RESOURCES & CHOICE Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  11. COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta Pathways to Independence • A STABLE HOME: • Safe • Secure • Affordable • High Quality • Well Managed Housing • ENDS UNCERTAINTY Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  12. COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta Pathways to Independence • PLACE MAKING: • Community Development • Sense of Belonging • Healthy Social Networks • Respectful, Inclusive and Diverse Community • CREATING A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  13. COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta Pathways to Independence • TAILORED SUPPORTS: • Case Management • Mentoring & Coaching • Self-Motivation • New Aspirations • PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  14. COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta • Boston Street has 15 units: • 10 - Single Bedroom Units • 4 - Two Bedroom Units • 1 - Two Bedroom Unit with disability mods • The site is a secure facility with Tenants controlling who can enter the premises. Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  15. COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta • Each unit has a maximum occupancy: • Only one single person or a couple may reside in a one bedroom unit (maximum two people). • Only two single people or a couple may reside in a two bedroom unit, under some circumstances an additional single person may be permitted in the unit if they meet the rest of the criteria and are related to the couple, e.g. a sister, brother, a cousin, or a nephew, etc. Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  16. COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta • Tenancies are provided on a long term basis, with an initial 3 month probationary period and yearly renewals. Renewals will be subject to meeting tenancy obligations such as: • Meeting NRAS income criteria • Paying rent on time • Maintaining their unit in clean and tidy condition with no damage • Respecting the peace and privacy of others and ensuring no disruptive behaviour Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  17. COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta SELECTION CRITERIA: • The target group for tenants at Boston Street is: • Low income single people or couples who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and are working or studying. • Low income single people or couples who need to be in Port Augusta for longer term medical treatment. Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  18. COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta ELIGIBILITY: Must be: • A resident of South Australia and living in Port Augusta for at least 3 months • Homeless or at risk of homelessness • 18 years and over • Asingle or a couple who meet the NRAS income criteria (see next slide) • Able to live independently with minimum support • Currently studying, training or working and; • Need to live in Port Augusta for medical, study or work reasons for at least 3 months. Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  19. COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta • National Rent Affordability Scheme (NRAS) Income Criteria: • Eligibility for a NRAS unit is income based, and this means the income must be below the amount set by the Australian Government: • In 2012 the income limit is: • Household Type Initial income limit $ Upper income limit $ 1 Adult $44,128 $55,160 2 Adults $61,006 $76,258 • Eligible tenant’s income must be equal or less than the initial income limit when they become a tenant of an NRAS dwelling. Income may increase up to 25% (the upper income limit) before their eligibility is affected. Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  20. COMMON GROUNDAugusta Terrace, Port Augusta Anticipated to receive first Tenants in mid July 2013. Current activity: • Establishing eligibility and selection criteria • Preparing policies and procedures • Planning the supports and programs available for residents Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  21. COMMON GROUNDAugusta Terrace, Port Augusta • Will provide quality housing • Will provide onsite structured support and programs • Will assist people to build their independent living skills • Supports people on their pathway toward other forms of long term housing (no time limit) Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  22. COMMON GROUNDPort Augusta Common Ground provides accommodation that is safe and secure with both sites using: • Security monitoring and patrols to manage any after hours incidents. • CCTV around the facility that is beamed continuously to the security patrol Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  23. COMMON GROUNDPort Augusta Referrals, Applications and Selections: • Referral process • Complete all required paperwork • Application Process • Complete all required paperwork • Selection Process • Interview/ Assessment Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

  24. COMMON GROUNDPort Augusta Please feel free to contact either Robert, Lyn or myself on the phone numbers below, if you require any further information: Kirsty Dadleh – M: 0409 707 734 Robert Cugley – M: 0438 583 093 Lyn Edwards – M: 0400 271 767 OR P: 8633 8616 Form & documents can be accessed or downloaded from The Salvation Army website: www.salvationarmy.org.au/cgpa Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

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