SYC's Independent Housing Solutions (also known as HYPA Housing), supports young people aged 17 – 25 years who are experiencing, or are at-risk of homelessness, a safe and affordable semi-supportive housing option while they work towards moving into independent housing.
This extra support helps tenants understand how to maintain a household and a tenancy.
Housing security
Program model
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Housing security
HYPA Housing by SYC was developed in response to the lack of affordable housing for young people. It acknowledges the barriers that lock young people out of the private rental market, such as low rental vacancy rates, lack of rental experience or references and landlords who may discriminate against young people.
Challenges in finding a suitable rental increase a young person’s risk of continuing to couch surf, live in overcrowded conditions and ultimately find their way into homelessness.
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Tenants must be willing to:
• Live independently
• Engage with the HYPA Housing by SYC program and community standards
• Maintain 15 hours per week of education, training or employment
Program model
Affordable rent
Guaranteed affordable rent, set at 30% of a tenants income, plus any eligible Centrelink Rent Assistance (CRA).
Education and employment
Each tenant is required to engage in at least 15 hours per week of employment, education or training.
Skill-development
The Program takes a holistic, trauma informed approach that offers targeted support during key tenancy stages, access to specalised independent living skills modules and resources, while maintaining access to responsive assistance throughout the program.
Good quality, well located housing
We believe people deserve clean, safe and functional homes that they are inspired to respect and maintain. Housing is located with easy access to support services, study and employment opportunities.
Contact the Independent Housing team at SYC
