Finding a Job
A range of diverse employment services and funded programs are available to assist you in finding a sustainable job. Through coaching and guidance, we can help you to access opportunities and overcome challenges to achieve your goals.
About Home2Work
Through Home2Work, a small number of eligible job seekers can lease Workskil Australia-owned homes at affordable rates for 12 to 24 months.
The one- and two-bedroom homes are available on fixed-price leases at below-market rents, focusing on those who would likely be unsuccessful with private rental applications, particularly in current market conditions.
Once settled, job seekers are supported with personal development or achieving employment. Home2Work also provides the means for tenants to develop a rental history essential for securing future housing.
Benefits for Participants
Medium-Term Lease
Homes are available on 12-month leases, with potential to extend for another 12 months
Fixed Prices
Rents remain fixed for 12 months and will not rise if tenant's income increases
Affordable Rents
Rents are priced below market conditions to align with Rent Assistance payments
Getting Started Pack
Material goods and/or vouchers are provided to help tenants get started
Rental History
Means to develop a rental history and gain housing references
Housing Team Support
Dedicated housing team to assist tenants in transitioning at end of lease
Objectives and Outcomes
One in five registered job seekers experience homelessness or housing insecurity. Without stable accommodation, personal challenges can spiral and finding or keeping a job is almost always out of reach.
From 2023-24, Workskil Australia invested $8 million into purchasing 20 homes across Northern Adelaide and Southern Perth, two regions recognised as having limited availability of affordable housing.
Under the banner of Home2Work, homes are leased to job seekers facing homelessness, not as a means of turning a profit but to explore the benefits of combining housing and employment services and to see how this approach can improve participants’ outcomes.
We partner with Unity Housing and Horizon Housing Realty to manage the local property requirements, as the organisations share our mission of enhancing lives and strengthening communities.
Home2Work is understood to be the first of its kind program where an employment service provider utilises the private rental market as part of its charitable mission. We believe Home2Work has great potential and hope this pilot spurs increased investment and collaboration in medium- and long-term housing solutions.
Eligibility
Home2Work is a limited trial for registered Workskil Australia customers 18 years or over. Speak with your Coach, who can confirm the availability of housing.
Please note: Workskil Australia does not provide crisis accommodation. Please speak with your Coach or Consultant for support or explore the Resource Hub to find support services in your area.
Locations
Home2Work is currently trialled across suburbs of northern Adelaide and southern Perth.
Northern Adelaide
Albert Park, Blakeview, Brooklyn Park, Elizabeth Downs, Ingle Farm, Munno Para, Paralowie, Richmond
Southern Perth
Beckenham, Belmont, Cannington, Mandurah, Rivervale, Rockingham, Spearwood, Success
