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Housing First models utilise existing housing stock or dwellings may be purpose built.
Many Housing First programs may rely on the supply and availability of existing social housing stock to place clients. This can involve the organisation/s partnering with state and community housings providers, bringing them on board with the Housing First principles to ensure that traditional barriers such as eligibility criteria do not prevent clients from accessing housing.
Other programs may involve acquiring housing through the private rental market. One benefit of this approach is that it can give clients more choice regarding dwelling type and location. Moreover, living in integrated community settings can be a less stigmatising option when compared to congregate housing models. From a financial perspective, there can be an economic benefit to having the capital costs of housing absorbed by the private sector as opposed to securing funding to deliver new dwellings.
Additional forms of existing accommodation are also used to support Housing First programs. This can include aged-care housing or Specialist Disability Accommodation, for example.
Many Housing First programs may rely on the supply and availability of existing social housing stock to place clients. This can involve the organisation/s partnering with state and community housings providers, bringing them on board with the Housing First principles to ensure that traditional barriers such as eligibility criteria do not prevent clients from accessing housing.
Other programs may involve acquiring housing through the private rental market. One benefit of this approach is that it can give clients more choice regarding dwelling type and location. Moreover, living in integrated community settings can be a less stigmatising option when compared to congregate housing models. From a financial perspective, there can be an economic benefit to having the capital costs of housing absorbed by the private sector as opposed to securing funding to deliver new dwellings.
Additional forms of existing accommodation are also used to support Housing First programs. This can include aged-care housing or Specialist Disability Accommodation, for example.
