The Gumala Housing Support Program has been designed to support Members retain and source suitable housing for their needs.
Having access to safe and affordable housing is an issue affecting many Gumala Members. To help support Members who require assistance to address an urgent housing need, we created our Housing Support Program.
The Program
Gumala’s Housing Support Program aims to assist our most vulnerable Members who are struggling to secure or retain safe and affordable housing. The Program provides wrap-around support that is designed to meet individual needs and circumstances. Some examples of the type of support available to Members includes, specialist referrals, connecting Members with local service providers, support for parents to get kids to school, tenancy support, workshops on understanding tenant rights and responsibilities, help with securing employment, financial capability and resilience building workshops, professional coaching on how to make a savings plan and establish a sustainable budget, and advocacy support. It is important to note, that no housing journey is linear.
The Process
To help us determine the most appropriate support for your individual circumstances, please complete a Housing Application Form
Once you complete and submit your application, we will send you a confirmation email to let you know your application has been received and is being assessed.
After reviewing your application, a member of the housing team will contact you to discuss your housing needs.
If you are eligible for Priority Housing Assistance, we will add you to the Priority Housing Waitlist. When suitable housing becomes available and you are next on the list, our Housing team will reach out to you.
If we cannot offer you accommodation right away, or if you don’t meet the Priority Assistance Eligibility Criteria, our Housing team can provide advocacy support to help you explore other housing options.
How to apply
To apply for our Housing Support Program, please complete a Housing Application Form with as much information as possible. Please include copies of ID, a support letter from a specialist service and copies of current payslips or income statements for everyone over 18 years of age. The application form can be completed online by downloading a copy from the GAC website and emailing it to housing@gumala.com.au. Applications can also be completed by phone or in-person at a GAC office.
Housing Application Form