Jessica was only a teenager when she experienced domestic violence at the hands of her boyfriend. She is now living in a private rental, has regular employment, and feels safe and protected in the community…
When Housing Plus first came into contact with Jessica, she was residing in a youth refuge following the breakdown of her family relationships. Jessica was reluctant to end the relationship with her boyfriend, despite the violence he perpetrated on her, and was considering moving in with him and his family, putting her further at risk.
Jessica was referred to the Central West Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS) after the police attended an incident of physical assault in a public place. She was supported to take out an apprehended domestic violence order (ADVO) against the perpetrator on the condition that he was forbidden from entering the youth refuge. This gave her a safe place from the perpetrator but also enabled her to maintain the relationship.
Jessica was referred to a domestic and family violence case management service and was provided with a transitional property. When she turned 18, she was supported to exit transitional housing into the private rental market. She was also linked with a counselling service and mental health provider to assist her in maintaining employment during this difficult period. In this time, Jessica ended her relationship with the perpetrator.
The domestic and family violence case management service coordinated with Staying Home Leaving Violence to secure Samantha’s new home with window locks and a CCTV security system to minimise the risk from the perpetrator.
Jessica is now in regular employment and feels safe in her rental property, protected from the perpetrator with an ADVO.
*Name has been changed to protect identity
Housing Plus shared Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council's post.
Friday February 15th
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Wednesday February 13th
The The Apron Project Roadshow: Feb 14 to March 8, 2019 is coming to Orange.
The Apron Project Roadshow aims to educate and raise awareness of Domestic Violence in towns across NSW while raising much needed funds for Women's services at each town stop with an apron showcase, community art projects and the sharing of stories.
They will be at the Orange City Centre February 19 - 20 so make sure you drop in and say hello.
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Wednesday February 13th
Premier Gladys Berejiklian today has announced the NSW Government has signed a global agreement to halve the homeless population within six years, with a long term goal of ending homelessness in NSW.
Housing Plus welcomes this ambitious move to end homelessness all NSW residents as we wait to see the full details of the Government approach.
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NSW aims to halve homelessness by 2025
theherald.com.au
The NSW government is aiming to halve homelessness by 2025 despite not knowing the number of people sleeping rough across the state. Premier Gladys Berejiklia...
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Good luck with that Gladys!!!
We can but hope and keep working towards this goal.
Thursday February 7th
Housing Plus is currently recruiting for an Aboriginal Identified Community Services Trainee. Complete your Cert III qualification whilst gaining valuable work experience! ... See MoreSee Less
Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council Orange Aboriginal Medical Service
Carla Smith 🙂
Alana Bennett 😉
Rach Mighty-Lauchlan might have been good for miss EM.
Salena Griffiths if I was ready to go back to work! 😫
Bianca Merchant for Whitneyv Merchant
Tuesday February 5th
Thank you to the Central Western Daily for your continued support. Thank you to the people who shopped in local Orange stores this Christmas, happy shopping Cathy🙂 ... See MoreSee Less
Festive Frenzy shopping spree winner keeps her cool to claim $5000 prize
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Cathy Eppelstun won Central Western Daily’s annual Festive Frenzy promotion ...Housing Plus is a progressive social enterprise that re-invests ALL profits back into improving social outcomes for individuals and communities in regional NSW. Housing Plus is a registered not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, and is a Tier 1 accredited community housing provider.
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