CatholicCare Family Services
Annie Kenney (AK) Young Women’s Emergency Accommodation
AK provides crisis accommodation, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to young women aged 13- 20 years who are experiencing homelessness or who may be at risk of becoming homeless. Short-term supported accommodation of up to six weeks is provided to respond to the needs of young women.
AK focus on developing life skills, providing advice and information, advocacy, case management, and referrals to appropriate support services to address a young persons identified needs.
AK support the reconnection with immediate family, build relationships with extended family members or where appropriate, support transitioning into long-term Independent accommodation outcomes.
What the service can help with
Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
Cultural support
Disability support
Education, including provision of education and programs addressing exclusion
Employment, transition, mentoring, training
Familial exclusion
Family supports
Family violence
Financial information and/or support
Housing and homelessness
Identity and gender related issues
Legal information and/or support
Mental health
Personal safety against all forms of abuse, neglect or exploitation
Physical health
Reducing offending behaviours
Sexual and reproductive health
Social and emotional development
Social exclusion
Suicide or self-harming behaviour
Violent behaviour
How the service is delivered
Advocacy
Case Management
Coordination of Services
Housing
Information, Advice and Education
Intake and Assessment
Support Services
Services are available for
Unaccompanied Children
Age eligibility for children
13 - 20
Cost of service
Free
Is a referral required?
No referral required
How do clients access the service?
Client responsible for transportation to service
Transportation can be provided
Regions covered
South
Focus Domains
Being loved and safe
Having material basics
Being healthy
Learning
Participating
Having a positive sense of culture and identity