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The Welcome Start Transitional Housing Program (WSTH) is a structured program for people seeking asylum, particularly for those who have no access to traditional government and non-government supports such as emergency, social, public and affordable housing.

The program provides safe and stable accommodation for a period of 12 months and utilises an intensive and integrated model of support to work with clients as their protection claims are processed.

It delivers tailored wrap-around support that includes:

  • stable, transitional accommodation for a fixed term

  • co-designed case plans that are client-led

  • addressing barriers to achieve identified goals

  • building knowledge and awareness of Australian tenancy rights and responsibilities

  • creating pathways to financial and housing independence.

Participants work closely with the housing, casework and employment teams across the program who assist with:

  • referrals to services related to legal, health, employment and education

  • employment mentoring, work placements and job-ready preparation

  • transition to future housing and accommodation.

The program manages 17 properties across Sydney that accommodate individuals and families.

To become a Welcome Start Transitional Housing partner, contact office@houseofwelcome.org.au.