Transitional Housing is a supported short-term accommodation program. It acts as a stepping stone to more permanent housing in public housing, community housing or the private rental market.
People moving into transitional housing have often been victims of a change in circumstance. For example, a lost job has meant the rent can’t be paid, a marriage break-up leaves one partner with no money or support, or a person may lose the support of – or can no longer live with – other family members.
Individuals are provided with a housing support program that offers advice and planning in the areas where assistance is needed. A key element of transitional housing is that it’s a temporary option, and tenants must be actively working with their support provider to apply for long-term housing (for example, public housing or private rental).
All tenants in THM properties generally qualify for Homeless with Support housing, a priority category for vacancies in social housing.
There are 12 THM providers around Victoria managing 19 THM programs. There are a total of 3,552 properties within the program, with a potential for 3,811 tenancies at capacity as at July 2017.
CHIA Vic Networking Group
Our Transitional Housing Management Networking Group meets regularly to provide members with an opportunity to work together on current issues and government policy as well as share resources and support each other in their professional lives. This group is supported by CHIA Vic Tenancy & Property specialist Mark Smoljo.
Contact Mark for details.