Specialist Homeless Support

Upper Hunter residents at risk or experiencing homelessness can approach Upper Hunter Homeless for support, advice and service entry. Services include:

Person centred support from experienced caseworkers.

A limited number of short and medium term accommodations options are available throughout the Upper Hunter. These are transitional properties and UHHS is not a Housing Provider.

Assistance with Housing Applications.

Referrals to specialist services including:

$

Mental health

$

Financial counselling

$

Drug and alcohol supports

$

Tenancy tribunal assistance and advocacy

$

Victims of crime applications

$

No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) applications

$

Brokerage for household start-up goods for eligible clients

$

Referrals to partner services who provide other housing related supports such as furniture

$

Food and cleaning packs for eligible clients

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Help with housing, financial counselling, drug and alcohol support, tenancy tribunal and advocacy, loan applications, brokerage and food packs for eligible clients.

Supported by Blue Torch Muswellbrook

Upper Hunter Homeless clients have access to a community hub in Muswellbrook, from 10am to 1pm daily.

Community Hub

Upper Hunter Homeless clients have access to our community hub based at 3 Wilkinson Avenue, Muswellbrook. The hub is open from 10am until 1pm daily and provides:

A safe space to unwind and take stock.

Tea, coffee and snacks.

Laundry facilities.

Shower.

Wifi.

Client use of a laptop and phone.

Toys and craft materials.

Information on local and specialist services.

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