More people sleeping rough will be helped into stable accommodation as the NSW Government increases its investment in tackling homeless.
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The Supported Transition and Engagement Program (STEP) will be extended following a $20 million investment by the NSW Government.
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Minister for Families and Communities Natasha Maclaren-Jones said STEP was vital in supporting people experiencing homelessness find stable accommodation.
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\u201cWe know that long-term accommodation is crucial for the welfare, health and wellbeing of vulnerable people,\u201d Mrs Maclaren-Jones said.
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\u201cOnce accommodation is secured through STEP individual issues can be addressed with assistance provided to access support services and to sustain housing.
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\u201cThe flow on effects from stable housing are many \u2013 the feeling of security, improved mental health and the stability to apply for, and find, jobs.\u201d
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STEP has supported 103 people sleeping rough or experiencing secondary homelessness in inner city Sydney since it began in 2018.
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Funded by the NSW Government, the program is a partnership between community housing provider Bridge Housing and Neami National, working in collaboration with Metro Community Housing and Women\u2019s Housing Company.
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Rebecca Pinkstone, Bridge Housing\u2019s CEO said the funding boost would assist people with vital access to housing and supports.
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\u201cThis initiative has proven to be life changing for people sleeping rough, helping them into stable accommodation and ensuring they sustain their tenancy,\u201d Rebecca said.
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Tenant Andrew was successfully supported into housing through the STEP in 2018 and has thrived.
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\u201cHaving a home means everything to me because I have safety and security now,\u201d Andrew said.
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Operating on a \u2018housing first\u2019 model, it supports people into permanent housing and provides support that assists individuals or families to break the cycle of homelessness for good.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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