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Community Housing information bulletin - February 2009
Realignment of transitional housing
The department is continuing to make progress on developing new service delivery arrangements for transitional housing that are aligned to one social housing system. The new arrangements are being developed for the Community Rent Scheme, Community-managed Housing – Studio Units and Same House Different Landlord programs.
The Transitional Housing Stakeholder group met, via teleconference, in December 2008 and reviewed the feedback generated through regional workshops held across the State in October and November 2008. A summary report is being finalised and will be available from the department’s website in late March 2009.
The next stakeholder group meeting will be taking place in Brisbane, just before the Queensland Shelter State Conference in late February 2009. It is anticipated that the agenda will include:
- an update on Commonwealth and State housing initiatives including the National Affordable Housing Agreement and the White Paper on Homelessness, and
- discussion on a draft transitional housing Allocations Policy, and a framework for the regular review of transitional housing tenancies (including exit planning to assist clients to secure longer term housing options).
Throughout 2009, the department will continue to work with transitional housing providers and other key stakeholders to develop and implement the new service delivery arrangements.
The realignment of transitional housing will include a review of the funding methodology for all transitional housing programs in 2009-10. However, the department is aware that substantial increases in the rental market has placed more immediate financial pressure on some Community Rent Scheme providers. The Community Rent Scheme continues to play a valuable role in the provision of transitional housing, and departmental staff will work closely with providers who deliver this scheme to consider options for improving the viability of the program.
In the longer term, the realignment will assist with developing a more coordinated and sustainable transitional housing program, while maintaining a strong tenant focus. This may include working with providers to implement a range of strategies including developing a viable portfolio of properties from the private market as well as department-owned dwellings.
Last updated 13 February 2009
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