A new housing partnership with Community Housing Limited has changed the life of one family – Jane, Pete and their four-year old daughter, Daisy.*
As a result of the partnership and availability of a suitable home, the family was joyfully reunited after months of split living in tragic conditions where Pete was couch surfing and Jane was in refuge shelter accommodation with her young daughter.
“This program has been absolutely life-changing for this family,” Hilary said.
“After months of dad living apart from mum and child due to hardship, we were able to bring them altogether under one roof.
“Through this partnership and Catholic Care’s wide range of holistic supports, we were able to give this family stability, a secure home and a way forward in their life.”
Holistic and compassionate care Catholic Care also supported the family with living essentials, such as the rental bond and whitegoods. The new housing partnership is also bolstered by a holistic framework of support for clients and their families.
Head of Services Brooke McGilvray said these supports include, but are not limited to, case work support, wellbeing and financial support, as well as collaboration with NSW Communities and Justice and other local agencies and ministries.
“Housing is just one piece of the puzzle for these vulnerable women and children,” Brooke said.
“We want to ensure those in need in our community receive the right support to achieve long-term housing stability and maintain a positive outcome.”
As for Jane, she feels her family is whole once again.
“We are together at last, under one roof, and I am so thankful,” she says.
“Catholic Care supported us every step of the way.
*Names have been changed.
