Prepared by Rob Powell, Project Manager Donna Easthorpe, Research Assistant Megan Powell, Intern

Introduction and Background About the Lighthouse Youth Initiative Foyer Model Homelessness & Unemployment in the Illawarra

Unemployment (source: Australian Government Department of Employment – Labour Market Information Portal 2014)

Homelessness (source: ABS census data 2001, 2006, 2011)

Accommodation Anglicare Rental Affordability Snapshots for the Illawarra Region, (source: Family & Community Services – Rents, Metropolitan Postcodes, sorted by Statistical Area Level 3 and Rents, Rural Local Government Areas, sorted by Statistical Area Level 3)

Program and Services Aims and Mission 1.For residents to develop strong, positive community connections 2.To be involved in work and/or further education 3.For residents to transition into long-term, independent accommodation

Program and Services Personal Fitness Mental Health Counselling / Life Coaching Volunteer Work & Community Involvement Life Skills Development Study & Work Experience Follow-up

Client Evaluation

Client Interviews

Staff Evaluation

Future Directions Loss of Government Funding (2014) Planned Expansion to 28 beds Funding via Community and Church partnerships

Conclusions