Crisis Accommodation
Oasis is located in Surry Hills and provides a safe and secure crisis accommodation service for disadvantaged or homeless young people aged 16-21 years. Youth Workers are available 24 hours a day to assist young people who are in crisis with accommodation needs, development of living skills and assistance with accessing appropriate services and programs. In addition, Case management is available to all young people accommodated within the service to assist with identifying immediate needs as well as long term goals. Individualised support is provided to assist young people in achieving outcomes and offer referral and support to Oasis and other external programs within the community.
Transitional Accommodation
Vera Loblay House
Vera Loblay House provides stable, long-term accommodation for young people aged 16-25 years who are committed to pursuing their education, training or employment goals, and have identified the need for support to make positive lifestyle changes. The service provides young people the opportunity to develop and demonstrate the ability to live independently with the availavbility of 24-hour live-in support, regular case management meetings and attendance in weekly activities. Young people living within Vera Loblay House are encouraged to further develop community connections through participation in social programs, education, training or employment. Vera Loblay House was kindly donated by the Loblay family.
Francis Street
Francis Street is a semi-independent accommodation service provided through a partnership between Oasis Youth Support Network and St George Community Housing. Francis Street provides a stable and secure living environment for young people aged 16-25 years and provides individualised support with the aim of young people moving towards full independence. Up to 18 residents are accommodated in studio style apartments bound by a standard tenancy agreement, and are required to participate in regular living skills and case management meetings. On-site case workers encourage and support personal growth and development, with the aim of facilitating the achievement of responsible independence.
Outreach Housing
Community based semi-independent accommodation is available to young people aged 16-25 years through partnerships between Oasis Youth Support Network and various community housing organisations. A range of affordable housing options are available for young people who are successful in maintaining independence and community connections. Individualised support is provided to each young person to compliment their transition towards independence.
