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Planning your future
Your leaving care (my future) plan, financial support, getting a job, housing information and family
If social housing is part of your plan
Social Housing is dedicated for those most in need and is provided under the Housing Pathways service from DCJ. This accommodation is delivered by DCJ Housing, Aboriginal Housing and participating community housing providers. There is one social housing list for priority applicants, and another for general housing applicants. If your application is approved you will be placed on a wait list. Where you are placed on the list is based on the urgency of your housing need. If you are placed on the wait list it’s important to know that properties are offered as they become available. This can mean there is a long wait ahead so you might want to look into other ways DCJ can help. If you are housed in social housing, you may also be eligible for the Start Work Bonus, which entitles you to a rent freeze for up to six months. More information on this can be provided by a DCJ Housing Officer.
If you need help with social housing, call 1800 422 322 between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday for general advice.
