COMMON GROUNDAUGUSTA TERRACE - PORT AUGUSTA

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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

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COMMON GROUND Port Augusta

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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:

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

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COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta

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COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta

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COMMON GROUNDAugusta Terrace, 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 GROUNDAugusta Terrace, Port Augusta

Pathways to Independence TAILORED SUPPORTS:

Ongoing Case Management Mentoring & Coaching New Aspirations for independent living

PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS

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COMMON GROUNDAugusta Terrace, Port Augusta

Pathways to Independence A STABLE HOME:

Safe Secure Affordable High Quality Sustainable long term tenancies

ENDS UNCERTAINTY

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COMMON GROUNDAugusta Terrace, Port Augusta

Pathways to Independence PLACE MAKING:

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

CREATING A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE

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COMMON GROUNDAugusta Terrace, Port Augusta

Augusta Terrace has 20 units: One Bedroom Units (maximum of two people) On-site communal area available to residents

▪ On-site staff office, interview rooms, etc▪ Kitchen facilities▪ Residents Lounge▪ Computer/Internet access

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COMMON GROUNDAugusta Terrace, 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 GROUNDAugusta Terrace, Port AugustaELIGIBILITY: The target group for tenants at Augusta

Terrace is:

Low income single people or couples who are homeless or at risk of homelessness

Willingness to engage in a harm minimisation lifestyle, in relation to drug and alcohol use

People with disabilities who have adequate and ongoing support packages in place

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COMMON GROUNDBoston Street, Port Augusta

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Must be: Homeless or at risk of homelessness A resident of South Australia and living in Port Augusta for at

least 3 months 18 years and over A single or a couple who meet the NRAS income criteria (see

next slide) Have the capacity to live in a secured high density cluster of

housing with on-site support Be willing to engage with a support person and work

towards independent living

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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 2013 the income limit is:

Household Type Initial income limit $ Upper income limit $1 Adult $44,835 $56,0432 Adults$61,985 $77,480

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.

Currently: Informing other services/agencies of the selection and

eligibility criteria Actively receiving applications for prospective tenants 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 towards

other forms of long term housing (with no time limit)

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COMMON GROUNDAugusta Terrace, Port Augusta

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

Continuous security monitoring and mobile patrols are in place to ensure the safety of the residents.

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

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

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COMMON GROUNDAugusta Terrace, Port Augusta

Applications and Selections: Application Process

▪ Client or referring agency to complete all required paperwork, which can be downloaded from the Common Ground web page:

▪ www.salvationarmy.org.au/cgpa Selection Process

▪ Interview and Assessment conducted by Wesley County Housing and The Salvation Army support workers

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COMMON GROUNDPort Augusta

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

further information:

Kirsty Dadleh – M: 0409 707 734Lyn Edwards – M: 0400 271 767 OR

P: 8633 8616

Forms & documents can be accessed or downloaded from The Salvation Army website:

www.salvationarmy.org.au/cgpa