Make a plan for long term housing security.
Having a secure home is vital to achieving stability in all other areas of your life. We can support you to achieve this goal.
Program details
The free Homestay program is for people at risk of homelessness in the Toowoomba and Southern Downs regions. If you’re experiencing financial hardship or struggling to maintain long-term housing, we may be able to help.
As part of the program, a Homestay practitioner will regularly visit you at home or another convenient location. Together, we’ll develop a tailored support plan based on your strengths, goals and needs to support tenancy sustainment. This includes help with planning, budgeting and goal-setting. If required, we can also provide financial assistance or referral to other sources of support.
Your Homestay practitioner will:
- Work with you on budgeting and household management
- Help you make sense of housing and tenancies
- Connect you with local community support networks
- Advocate for what you need
- Identify your strengths and help you develop skills to improve your independence
- Support you to develop positive communication and negotiation skills
- Refer you to services that can provide support in other areas.
Program benefits
The goal of the Homestay program is to:
- Prevent homelessness
- Support you through the process of securing stable, independent housing
- Stabilise your housing for the long term.
Eligibility
- Housed adults (over the age of 18) at risk of homelessness, who have a current tenancy with at least 2 weeks left on it
- Live in the Toowoomba and Southern Downs regions.
Locations
- Southern Downs
- Toowoomba
What is Anglicare’s purpose?
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We’ve been caring for Queenslanders for over 150 years
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We connect with people at every stage of life and respond with compassion and humility
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Our team is experienced, dedicated and equipped to help
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We advocate to inform positive social change
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Our vision is to create a more loving, just and inclusive society.
Common questions
Here are the most frequently asked questions we receive about Homestay.
The Homestay / Tenancy Support program helps people at risk of losing their rental housing to stay housed. It works with clients to stabilise their tenancy through support, advocacy, education, and connection to resources.
The Homestay program in Queensland is a free service that supports adults at risk of eviction or losing their homes.
The program offers consultation that helps with budgeting, financial planning, clarifying legal rights, liaising with real estate agents or landlords, connecting with community support, and much more.
For individuals who are 18 years or older who are already in the tenancy with at least two weeks left on it and live in the Toowoomba and Southern Downs regions.
Participating in the Homestay program is free.
We will work with you for up to 12 months, or until your goals are met. The service is voluntary and you can stop accessing the program at any point.
Yes, you are always welcome to re-engage by contacting the team when you are ready.
You can self-refer for Homestay by contacting us directly. Referrals can also be made through other community providers, including, as part of step-down support from specialist homelessness services, real estate agents and through QHIP.
Access our services
We’re here for you. Submit this form or call us to access an Anglicare service or program. Our team is available between 9am and 5pm weekdays on 1300 114 397.
If you need to talk to someone urgently, outside of business hours, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you are in immediate danger, dial 000.
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