WHOS is primarily funded by State and Federal governments however, there is a gap in costs in providing these services not covered by funders so it is necessary to charge a client contribution from your benefit entitlement for your first 4 months. After 4 months, you will only need to contribute for food and accommodation.
Centrelink benefit contribution:
Please phone the service you are interested in to discuss your financial contribution towards your participation in the program. Your contribution is a percentage of your Centrelink unemployment or welfare benefit. It is determined on a sliding scale depending what stage of the program you are in (i.e. reduces the longer you stay). A savings plan is in place so that you will have funds available when you complete the program.
A savings plan is available, ensuring residents have some financial security when leaving our program.
WHOS acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of this country and its waters. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people reading this message.
We Help Ourselves celebrates diversity and is committed to providing inclusive services. We offer support to all people without judgment or discrimination.