Safe and Secure Housing Program

The Safe and Secure Housing Program supports individuals and families who have experienced family or domestic violence as they work towards safe and secure housing.

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What is Safe and Secure Housing Program?
What we do
Eligibility
Locations

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What is the Safe and Secure Housing Program?

The Safe and Secure Housing Program (SSHP) work with women and their family members to:

find safe and appropriate long-term housing
understand their housing options and pathways
build the skills and supports needed to sustain a tenancy and live independently in the community

We work closely with First Nations Healing and Women’s Safety Services South Australia to keep safety for consumers at the centre of everything we do.

What we do

We provide flexible, trauma-informed support that considers all aspects of a person’s life, recognising wellbeing as an important part of the journey.

Our support can include assistance with:

managing finances and budgeting
improving emotional wellbeing
identifying and addressing physical health needs
finding work, training or study opportunities
addressing outstanding legal issues
family and parenting needs
building community and cultural connections
accessing grants, loans and programs such as the Leaving Violence Payment (LVP).

Post-tenancy support

Once individuals and families are securely housed, we can provide tailored support after they’ve moved in to meet individual circumstances.

This may include:

connecting to ongoing or longer-term supports as required

advocating with housing providers or property managers

planning for financial stability

exploring study and employment pathways

developing skills to sustain a tenancy

Empowering choice

We support people to make informed decisions for themselves and their families.

We work collaboratively to explore housing options with public, community and private housing providers. Our knowledge of the housing system and strong partnerships with other services help us identify safe and suitable housing opportunities that meet the needs of the individuals and families we support.

Eligibility

The Safe and Secure Housing Program is free and available to women and their families of all ages who are supported by a recognised domestic and family violence service.

We welcome referrals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ people, people from multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, refugees and young people. Our service is inclusive of women of all backgrounds, abilities and experiences, including women who identify as trans and gender diverse.

How to access the program

You can only be referred to SSHP by: