Help for jobseekers and students living in social housing

If you live in public, community or Aboriginal housing and are looking for training, education or work, or starting a job, there are programs that can help support you.

Opportunity Pathways program

Opportunity Pathways is available if you are looking for training and work opportunities. The program is voluntary and free.

Start Work Bonus

The Start Work Bonus helps Homes NSW tenants starting or returning to work.

If a person in the household over the age of 18 starts a new job, this extra income will not impact the household rent for up to 26 weeks.

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