06 January 2021
- $3.4 million for Youth Futures to support a new teen crisis accommodation facility
- New facility to provide short-term accommodation for young people aged 15 to 19
- Support for teens experiencing homelessness or those unable to stay in their family home
A re-elected McGowan Labor Government will provide $3.4 million to support a new crisis accommodation facility in the northern suburbs for teenagers who are experiencing homelessness or unable to stay in their family home.
Youth Futures will build the new facility, which will replicate their existing TINOCA (Teenagers In Need of Crisis Accommodation) facility built in 1988, to provide accomodation for a further six young people aged 15 to 19.
TINOCA provides short term accommodation, with options for residents to stay from one night up to three months depending on their situation.
During their stay, young people are provided with essentials such as nutritious meals, warm showers and toiletries.
A Youth Worker is also on-site at all times to provide residents with support in a variety of areas, including:
- Developing independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting;
- Accessing education or employment;
- Achieving family reunification (where appropriate);
- Developing a plan for securing longer term accommodation;
- Accessing other support services, such as mental health support; and
- A Drug Education and Support Worker is also located onsite to help young people address any drug and alcohol misuse.
For more information visit: www.youthfutureswa.com.au.
Comments attributed to Premier Mark McGowan:
“Teenagers deserve a safe and comfortable place to sleep.
“If re-elected, my Government will help fund the operation of Youth Futures’ new facility, when built in the northern suburbs.
“Youth Futures has a proven track record when it comes to supporting teenagers experiencing homelesness.
“Each year they support more than 2,000 young people with housing, education or support.”
Comments attributed to Joondalup MLA Emily Hamilton:
“Homelessness does not define a person or their future.
“A re-elected McGowan Labor Government will direct $3.4 million in funding to Youth Futures to help young people experiencing homelessness have a brighter future.”
Comments attributed to Burns Beach MLA Mark Folkard:
“Supporting young people in need with short-term accommodation and education programs is essential to ensure they can go on to reach their full potential.
“I look forward to working with Youth Futures to progress the new TINOCA facility for the northern suburbs.”
Media contact: Jamie Macdonald 0457 535 224