Information for landlords and agents in the private market

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Depending on your situation

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FACS can help you pay part of your rent for up to a three year period while you get back on your feet.

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I grew up in social housing living with my family. It was really tough.

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I always wanted to find independent, stable living by myself.

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I wasn't able to do that because of income and all sorts of barriers.

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Carlyn first referred Anthony to the program. We decided that he was a really great candidate.

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And it didn't take him too long to find a property. Being on Rent Choice Youth and getting placed in my own -

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it's taught me how to sign a lease, how to

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handle deposits, pay rent and you know, take care of a house. All very important living skills I've learned.

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Anthony has been such a pleasure and a privilege to work with. I have the privilege to watch him grow and

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really come out of his shell as a person. He's enrolled in TAFE and

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finished an electronic music production course. He's got himself a job.

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He's moved into a private rental with two of its friends. Seeing Anthony's home makes it all worthwhile for me.

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Like this is a reason why we do what we do - to get people in their home and thriving.

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I'm always optimistic. I'm just happy that I have a place that is a home.