Longer-term Housing
With a vision of scaling our impact, Dignity has developed a number of longer-term housing programs. In collaboration with government and corporate partners, these innovative programs drive lasting reductions in the number of people experiencing homelessness.
Intergenerational Studios
In partnership with the Department of Communities & Justice NSW and other services, the innovative Intergenerational Studios provides an intergenerational model of housing. Young people (aged 18-24) and older people (aged over 55), who are experiencing homelessness, are housed together in a safe and supportive community for up to 12 months and supported with life-skills to prepare for ‘real world’ tenancy.
A recent program evaluation focussing on the outcomes that resulted from younger residents found the program resulted in 100% reduction in homelessness, a positive impact on the lives of young people including improvement in health and wellbeing and a 75% increase in employment.
Ready To Work Housing
Ready To Work Housing in partnership with Fantastic Furniture, provides people experiencing homelessness with safe, stable housing for up to 12 months, an employment opportunity, and on-site support to ensure participants have the wrap around support they need to progress through the program.
In addition to stable housing and support, residents receive food relief, a mobile phone with free data and calls, and access to brand new clothing.
Transition to Work Housing
Transition to Work Housing is a new and innovative housing program designed to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness to increase their housing affordability through employment.
Recognising the barriers that many people experiencing homelessness face when looking for a job, the Transition To Work Housing program is delivered over 12 months and split into two phases: Work Readiness and Securing Employment.
Residents are provided stable housing, education, work readiness activity, employment opportunities, and wrap-around support empowering them to find their way forward and improve future financial and housing stability.