More than 3,500 people in regional and rural NSW will have greater access to housing supports and services following the launch of a new mobile outreach program to assist people sleeping rough.
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Minister for Families and Communities and Minister for Disability Services Natasha Maclaren-Jones said the program would ensure regional communities, from Broken Hill to Leeton, are supported into stable accommodation.
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\u201cThis funding will ensure there are dedicated staff on the ground ready to help people living in regional communities to apply for housing,\u201d Mrs Maclaren-Jones said.
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\u201cHousing stability plays a significant role in keeping families together and these regional outreach teams will provide people with the tools to make decisions for a chance at a better future.
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\u201cBy intervening early and providing people with the support they need, we can engage them with the right services to significantly reduce their risk of homelessness.\u201d
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The outreach program will be launched in the Murrumbidgee, Far West and Western NSW regions and is expected to reach 35-50 people in each town.
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It will serve as a mobile office travelling through regional areas and bringing with it information on services such as Rent Choice and Bond Loans, as well as access to housing supports.
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The mobile outreach will also connect with existing service providers in those areas, such as specialist homelessness services, to build stronger relationships.\u00a0
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Member for Albury Justin Clancy welcomed the commitment to reducing housing waitlists and overcrowding.
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\u201cAs Deputy Chair of the Legislative Assembly Committee on Community Services I have seen first-hand the positive impact of outreach services in a metropolitan setting,\u201d Mr Clancy said.
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\u201cThere is a demonstrated benefit in metro areas and this announcement is a signal the NSW Government is working to ensure the same level of services is also provided to regional communities.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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