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Community Options Program: Homeless COPS

Program Name

Community Options Program (COPS) Homeless

Funding Body

Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC)

Target Group

HACC eligible

History of homelessness, at risk of homelessness, currently homeless, experiencing tenancy issues.

Live within the LGA of:

City of Sydney

What is the aim of the program?

To assist clients to remain living independently in the community, where otherwise would enter into premature residential care.

What service does the program provide?

Case Management support, Advocacy, Social Support, Personal Care, Domestic Assistance, Shopping Assistance, Transport, Equipment, Home Maintenance, Respite

What is the program’s assessment and review process?

Initial assessments are conducted at the start of the program, where identification is made in regards to what other areas may need assessing. Reviews take place every 3-6 months.

Review assistance as goals are achieved and/or situations change.

When does the program operate?

Monday-Friday 8.30-4.30pm

 

What partnerships does the program have?

HACC services, ADHC, Housing NSW, Mental Health Services, Social Workers.

Program Fees

Dependent on the client’s income and ability to pay.

Who can refer to the program?

Anybody can make a referral to the program (self, family, community groups, health professionals, other service providers) providing that consent has been sought and given by the person being referred.

How do you refer to the program?

Contact the Customer Service Centre on 1800225474 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Any other information

 

 

Referral Criteria:

Who is eligible?

HACC eligible

Adult Aged

History of homelessness, at risk of homelessness, currently homeless, experiencing tenancy issues

Who is not eligible?

People who are outside the above criteria

People who are not willing to work with support services

 

Is priority access given?

No. Clients will be supported as they progress in the referral queue

Funded Local Government Areas (LGA’s)

City of Sydney LGA

 

 

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