Work is underway on an innovative 73-unit housing complex in the heart of Sydney that will deliver improved support for young people leaving out-of-home care.
\nMinister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Gareth Ward said Foyer Central in Chippendale is a state-of-the-art development that will help tackle youth homelessness by providing stable accommodation and wrap around services.
\n\u201cFoyer Central will provide safe, affordable housing for young people combined with services that focus on work, study and development,\u201d Mr Ward said.
\n\u201cThis new property is more than just a roof over a young person\u2019s head. It gives them a solid foundation for life by providing the support they need to thrive.\u201d
\nFoyer Central will support young people aged between 18 and 22 and aims to reduce the number of young people experiencing homelessness, increase completion of education qualifications and increase employment in the young adult population.
\nTreasurer Dominic Perrottet said the project is an example of innovative Social Impact Investments the NSW Government is making to improve life for vulnerable people.
\n\u201cThese investments bring together the expertise of the public, private and not-for-profit sectors to tackle challenging social problems,\u201d Mr Perrottet said.
\n\u201cAn investment in our youth is an investment in our future and it\u2019s encouraging to see projects like Foyer Central get underway that will give young people an opportunity to get their lives back on track.\u201d
\nThe NSW Government has partnered with SGCH, Uniting, Social Ventures Australia and the City of Sydney to deliver the project, which aligns with the Premier\u2019s priority of halving street sleeping across NSW by 2025.
\nSGCH Group CEO Scott Langford said Foyer is the culmination of strong collaboration between the Government and non-government organisations.
\n\u201cDrawing on the capacity and expertise of experienced partners, Foyer will have a positive impact on residents and the local community, bringing much-needed social and affordable housing to Sydney\u2019s inner city,\u201d Mr Langford said.
\nFoyer Central comprises 53 self-contained units for young people aged 18-22 years who have experienced out-of-home care. The property will also provide 20 affordable units, managed by SGCH, for low-income workers.
\nThe model builds on the internationally recognised youth foyer, designed to help young people break the cycle of disadvantage. The project is due for completion in 2021<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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