High Needs funding Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - 1. Terminology and processes 1.1 What is the difference between ‘OOFG’ and ‘HNP’?

This might occur where the panel commit to approving the requested funding but would like the referrer to provide an exact invoice before Homelessness NSW release the funds, or where the panel recommend the referrer consider initial services / supports prior to using High Needs funding. [...] 2.3 Who is the panel, and what is Homelessness NSW’s role in the panel? Homelessness NSW are contracted to administer High Needs funding for the Together Home program on behalf of the Department of Communities & Justice (DCJ). [...] • Receive and screen referrals for funding • Facilitate panel meetings and decision making processes • Communicate funding decisions to referrers • Reporting to DCJ on funding use and analyse trends and sector learnings from funding expenditure The High Needs Panel is an independent group of experts whose role is to assess referrals for intensive support and decide on allocation of funding to supp. [...] If there are no additional support needs for the approved person where the unspent funding could be reallocated, please notify DCJ via togetherhome@dcj.nsw.gov.au - you may be directed to return the funds to Homelessness NSW so the funding can return to the pool available for other people in Together Home who require HN funding. [...] However, the spirit of High Needs funding is to empower people to achieve their goals and sustain their tenancies so there is an expectation that support providers will take reasonable steps to inform people of this rebate, provide information and structured support to positively use or save these funds, and utilise this opportunity to build financial management skills.