Transitional Housing for People Seeking Asylum

Our program is the largest transitional housing provider in NSW for people seeking asylum and refugees. We offer stability to help clients rebuild their lives and work towards independence and long-term wellbeing.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional housing offers short- to medium-term accommodation combined with personalised, wrap-around support for people experiencing housing insecurity. Through trauma-informed case management and support services, including life skills training and financial literacy, clients gain stability and prepare to transition confidently into long-term housing or the private rental market.

This holistic support fosters independence, helping clients break the cycle of homelessness and build a sustainable future beyond reliance on emergency assistance.

Transitional Housing Supports People Seeking Asylum and Refugees to Achieve Stability

Statistics from one year across House of Welcome transitional housing programs

of clients transition into the private rental market, achieving financial stability

85

people housed nightly across 17 properties

90%

of clients are educated about their rights and responsibilities as tenants

100%

Welcome Start Transitional Housing Program (WSTH)

The Welcome Start Transitional Housing (WSTH) program provides up to 12 months of support for people unable to access government housing assistance.

The program offers safe, stable housing, personalised case management, mentoring on tenancy rights, and pathways to both financial and housing independence. Clients also access warm referrals to legal, health, education, and employment services, as well as job readiness training and support transitioning into long-term housing.

Women’s Supported Accommodation Project

This project supports women seeking asylum who cannot access government financial assistance, especially those leaving domestic violence who are unable to access refuges due to their visa status. We provide safe, shared accommodation.

In 2024, the project supported 17 families. Five women completed our a HW Catering Social Enterprise traineeship, gaining valuable job skills, and two participated in the Work & Welcome Program, further building their independence.

Our Homes: Meeting Diverse Needs, Building Stronger Communities

Our transitional housing program offers a variety of safe, welcoming homes designed to meet the unique needs of our clients and foster a sense of belonging.

We provide housing for:

Single men
Single women
Families

“Finding stable housing was life-changing for me. After months of uncertainty. Having a place to call home gave me peace of mind and security I desperately needed. Having stable housing has changed my life, allowing me to focus on rebuilding other parts of my life, like my mental health, work and personal goals. I no longer worry about where I will sleep at night. Home to me means safety, peace and a place that can heal and grow and dream again.”

- Vina*, House of Welcome Transitional housing client

Are You a Service Partner or Person Seeking Asylum Interested in Our Program?

House of Welcome’s Transitional Housing Program is open to people seeking asylum who meet our eligibility criteria. If you are a service partner or an individual in need of safe, stable accommodation and support, we encourage you to learn more about our program and how to apply.

You can review our eligibility criteria or contact our team for guidance on the referral and application process.

Download the criteria

Want to Become a Housing Partner?

Partner with us to provide safe transitional housing. You can lease your property to House of Welcome, either short or long term, or donate to us to directly support to people seeking asylum.

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office@houseofwelcome.org.au

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