COMMON GROUND

PORT AUGUSTA

Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

COMMON GROUND Port Augusta

Common Ground – Port Augusta is a fourway partnership between:

Common Ground - Adelaide Department for Communities and Social Inclusion –

Housing SA (Homelessness Strategy Division) Wesley Country Housing and The Salvation Army

Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

COMMON GROUND Port Augusta

Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

COMMON GROUND Port Augusta

Brief overview of Common Ground - Adelaide:

Launched in 2008

2 sites located at: Light Square and Franklin Street

Port Augusta is the first regional implementation of Common Ground

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COMMON GROUND Port Augusta

Common Ground Port Augusta:

2 sites located at:

BOSTON STREET– Tenants with low support and high levels of independence

AUGUSTA TERRACE – Tenants requiring higher levels of support to develop independence

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COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta

Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta

Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta

Common Ground - "Changing People's Lives"

COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta

Provides quality long term housing

Assists people to acquire the resources they need to create a good life

Supports people on their pathway toward independence

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COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta

Pathways to Independence OPPORTUNITIES:

Education Training Employment Self-sufficiency Economic participation

PEOPLE HAVE RESOURCES & CHOICE

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COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta

Pathways to Independence A STABLE HOME:

Safe Secure Affordable High Quality Well Managed Housing

ENDS UNCERTAINTY

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COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta

Pathways to Independence PLACE MAKING:

Community Development Sense of Belonging Healthy Social Networks Respectful, Inclusive and Diverse Community

CREATING A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE

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COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta

Pathways to Independence TAILORED SUPPORTS:

Case Management Mentoring & Coaching Self-Motivation New Aspirations

PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS

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COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta

Boston Street has 15 units: 10 - Single Bedroom Units 4 - Two Bedroom Units 1 - Two Bedroom Unit with disability mods

The site is a secure facility with Tenants controlling who can enter the premises.

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COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta

Each unit has a maximum occupancy: Only one single person or a couple may reside in a

one bedroom unit (maximum two people).

Only two single people or a couple may reside in a two bedroom unit, under some circumstances an additional single person may be permitted in the unit if they meet the rest of the criteria and are related to the couple, e.g. a sister, brother, a cousin, or a nephew, etc.

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COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta

Tenancies are provided on a long term basis, with an initial 3 month probationary period and yearly renewals. Renewals will be subject to meeting tenancy obligations such as: Meeting NRAS income criteria Paying rent on time Maintaining their unit in clean and tidy condition with

no damage Respecting the peace and privacy of others and

ensuring no disruptive behaviour

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COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta

SELECTION CRITERIA: The target group for tenants at Boston Street

is:

Low income single people or couples who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and are working or studying.

Low income single people or couples who need to be in Port Augusta for longer term medical treatment.

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COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta

ELIGIBILITY:

Must be: A resident of South Australia and living in Port Augusta for at least

3 months Homeless or at risk of homelessness 18 years and over A single or a couple who meet the NRAS income criteria (see next

slide) Able to live independently with minimum support Currently studying, training or working and; Need to live in Port Augusta for medical, study or work reasons for

at least 3 months.

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COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta

National Rent Affordability Scheme (NRAS) Income Criteria:

Eligibility for a NRAS unit is income based, and this means the income must be below the amount set by the Australian Government:

In 2012 the income limit is:

Household Type Initial income limit $ Upper income limit $1 Adult $44,128 $55,1602 Adults$61,006 $76,258

Eligible tenant’s income must be equal or less than the initial income limit when they become a tenant of an NRAS dwelling. Income may increase up to 25% (the upper income limit) before their eligibility is affected.

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COMMON GROUNDAugusta Terrace, Port AugustaAnticipated to receive first Tenants in midJuly 2013.

Current activity: Establishing eligibility and selection criteria Preparing policies and procedures Planning the supports and programs available

for residents

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COMMON GROUNDAugusta Terrace, Port Augusta Will provide quality housing Will provide onsite structured support and

programs Will assist people to build their independent

living skills Supports people on their pathway toward other

forms of long term housing (no time limit)

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COMMON GROUNDPort Augusta

Common Ground provides accommodation that is safe and secure with both sites using:

Security monitoring and patrols to manage any after hours incidents.

CCTV around the facility that is beamed continuously to the security patrol

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Referrals, Applications and Selections: Referral process

▪ Complete all required paperwork Application Process

▪ Complete all required paperwork Selection Process

▪ Interview/ Assessment

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COMMON GROUNDPort Augusta

Please feel free to contact either Robert, Lyn or myself on the phone numbers below, if you require any

further information:

Kirsty Dadleh – M: 0409 707 734Robert Cugley – M: 0438 583 093

Lyn Edwards – M: 0400 271 767 ORP: 8633 8616

Form & documents can be accessed or downloaded from The Salvation Army website: www.salvationarmy.org.au/cgpa