The Centre for Social Impact at the University of Western Australia (UWA) was engaged to evaluate Foundation Housing's Lodging (FHL) Accommodation and Support Service. It provides a contemporary model of lodging houses and an effective long-term accommodation solution at low-cost.
The contemporary service model:
Allows people to stabilise their lives and develop a long-term accommodation plan without the pressure of an imminent deadline
Helps residents achieve stability and self-sufficiency by providing ongoing support and assistance
Aligning with key aspects of Housing First Principles, the model challenges the perception that these principles cannot be applied across different accommodation options for those experiencing homelessness.
Authors
Jian Zhao, David O'Shaughnessy, Reuben Lester, Leanne Lester, Paul Flatau
- Published in
- Australia
