YEAR IN REVIEW

CASE STUDIES

Case Study 5

One of our long term families move into their own home

Upon hearing about the success of one of our tenant families who will be moving into their new home after 20 years of being housed by NCCH, staff responses were …

“What a wonderful story. We should never doubt the difference we can make in people’s lives. Congratulations to all and to the team over the past 20 years. Just brilliant!” “I love outcomes like this. So proud to work with a great team” “This is why we do what we do. Such a great outcome!!’”

NCCH CEO John McKenna

Case Study 6

Our Access Team helps to house a young family

“The staff in our Access Team had been assisting a young couple and their little two-year-old child with temporary accommodation. They had been living in a caravan at her grandparents’ place for at least two years. They had been engaging with their support worker and looking for a rental. We had a long-term capital property become available. The Access Team organised for the family to get temporary accommodation right up until the night before their sign-up. They signed up on Monday morning and were soo happy to have a roof over their head especially since they have another little one on the way. Very good news!!!!”

NCCH Clarence Team Leader, Grafton

Case Study 7

NCCH and Connecting Home working together to improve the lives of many young people

A This week, two young mums have secured housing in private rentals with references from NCCH and Connecting Home.

A One young couple (mum is 17) had a gorgeous baby girl this year and they are coping extremely well. The Dad attends parole and the

Parole Board are so happy with how things are going, that his parole is stopping and he is starting an apprenticeship.

A Another tenant, who came to us from Sydney after years of sleeping and drinking on the streets, is now nine months alcohol free. With funding that came with his housing, and support, he has joined a gym, the library and went to the doctor for the first time in a very long time!

He is finally looking after himself.

A The four transitional youth flats that we manage in Nimbin have had a pretty awful history of damage, parties, drugs and reckless behaviour.

Over the last 6 months, I have witnessed a total transformation within these flats. Visiting the Nimbin flats is now like visiting a retreat! The young people have planted a vegetable garden and are using the produce to create healthy meals.

A Today we were approved for a new Leasehold Youth flat. The flat is within easy walking distance of a local High School and the university.

This flat is designed to house young people who are not currently housed in an environment that allows them to study. Connecting

Home have arranged for tutors to attend throughout each week to support this process.

NCCH Tenancy and Together Home Team Members, Lismore