About the Housing and Homeless Service
The Community Connections Team consists of trained and experienced outreach workers who work with people who are homeless by:
- Working with you in your own environment
- Helping you link to other support and services
- Helping you apply for or maintain housing
- Support you with health and family problems
Supported Residential Services
Our team provides support and services to people who live in pension-level Supported Residential Service facilities (SRS), including:
- Support, information, links and referrals to other services
- Recreation and activities including social outings and exercise groups
- Podiatry and physiotherapy services
- Management of government funds to help improve the physical facilities in each SRS
Older Person’s High Rise Program
Our team provides support to older residents to improve their health and retain independence, at the following public housing high rise estates:
- 49 Union St, Prahran
- 150 Inkerman St, St Kilda
- 25 King St, Prahran
- 27 King St, Prahran
- 150 Victoria Ave, Albert Park
As well as providing the Older Persons High Rise/OPHR services above, we can also link you with any other service (s) that you may need. Star Health provides a wide range of health services.
As Star Health is a leading provider of a full range of health and wellbeing services, we ensure a coordinated and multidisciplinary approach to best meet your needs.
How do I access Housing & Homeless Services?
- Homeless Outreach Services are available for anyone experiencing homelessness in the community
- SRS services are available for SRS residents
- Any tenants living in the above high rise estates may access this service. It is available from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
When is the service delivered?
These services are available from Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Where is the service delivered from?
- Homeless Outreach Services are delivered in the community
- Supported Residential Services/SRS delivered on site at the SRS
- The Older Person’s High Rise team are available on site at the High Rise estates.
How much will it cost?
These services are free of charge.