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About Wombat
Wombat Housing and Support Services provides services to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in the West of Melbourne.
Wombat has programs for young people, older adults, families, single adults and people in public housing.
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History of Wombat
Wombat Housing and Support Services was formed by an amalgamation of two housing and support services in Melbourne’s West. Wombat Accommodation Services Group and Lanigiro Housing Group had each been providing services since the early 1980’s. Each was managed by a separate Committee of Management.
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Koala Program
The Koala program is early intervention and support for young people aged 16-18 who are preparing to leave DHS care, are identified as being at risk of homelessness, have the capacity to develop the skills to live in supported accommodation, and have limited community connections. The young people are identified by DHS approximately 12 months prior to leaving care the program has the capacity to support the young person for up to two years.
Gilbert Program
This program is designed to improve the opportunities and outcomes for young people aged from 17 exiting DHS statutory care who have minimal support networks. This is achieved through the provision of intensive support, safe and affordable housing and an emphasis on accessing and maintaining employment, education and training.
SFar Program
Families with significant support issues can require intensive, longer term support to assist them to establish and maintain a new tenancy. The SFar program aims to assist families with complex support needs to break the cycle of homelessness by providing intensive, tailored support both to maintain their housing and to foster stronger links with their community