Housing and Support (Fusion)

  1. About this service

    Provides accommodation and support for homeless youth between the ages fifteen and twenty-one. Eight beds are available on-site as supported accommodation. Fusion Mornington Peninsula (FMP) has a strong community approach, with live-in mentors providing a sense of stability and a family like environment for clients of the service. There is also a team of community volunteers who offer a range of skills, programs and support to further assist the young people in their development. FMP also provides Outreach and Support which includes: • Providing support for young people in transitional properties • Three months support to people who have successful acquired public housing • Outreach support to young people who are at risk of becoming homeless. This includes helping people maintain private rental or shared accommodation or working with young people who need support to stay or return home with parents, • Interim response to young people who are on prioritisation lists and waiting other housing options in the homelessness sector, • Access to HEF to assist in maintaining a tenancy

      • Service name

        Housing and Support (Fusion)

      • Service address

        2 Cumberland Drive, Mount Martha VIC
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      • Phone

        5974 1442

      • Twitter

        https://twitter.com/FusionMP

      • Urgency levels

        Urgent Help, Direct Help, Some Help, Just Curious

      • Service hours

        By appointment only - contact service directly

      • Age group

        15 - 21 years

      • Interpreters

        No

      • Service type

        INDIVIDUAL

      • Costs

        Contact service directly -

      • Languages (other than English)

        No

      • Disability access

        No

      • Outreach

        Yes

    More information for teachers, wellbeing staff and service professionals

      • Participation length

        Other - Young people can stay for up to three months (with a review of stay conducted at the second month).

      • Secondary consult

        No

      • Staff profile

        Qualified Staff, Skilled Volunteers

      • Who can refer

        Other - If you are experiencing homelessness in Victoria please call 1800 825 955 to speak to your nearest Entry point

      • Referral mode

        Not Appropriate

  2. Housing and Support (Fusion)