| S.T.A.Y., Geraldton |
| Years of Operation | 1987 – ongoing |
| Role Of Facility | Described in 1989 as occupying two neighbouring houses and providing crisis and medium-term accommodation for males and females 13-25 years in crisis, with 24 hour access and a rostered staff.
Described in 1995 as providing short and medium term accommodation to up to 12 young people aged 15-25 (with priority given to 15-18 year olds) who are in crisis.
Described in 2001 as providing a supported crisis and transition accommodation service to young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in the Geraldton community. |
| Sponsoring Agency | Previously, STAY Management Committee
Currently, Short Term Accommodation for Youth Inc. |
| Address(es) | Previously, 99 Chapman Road, Geraldton
Currently, 24 Quarry Street, Geraldton |
| Brief History | Funding for this service was originally provided through the Youth Supported Accommodation Program, which was a sub-program of the Commonwealth/State funded Supported Accommodation Assistance Programme (SAAP). From 2009, funding continues to be provided through the National Affordable Housing Agreement (NAHA). [For notes on this program see the section on NAHA/SAAP at the beginning of Signposts].
In 1995, STAY’s Funding Agreement with the Department outlined the purpose of the funded services, the service objectives and performance indicators:
“The purpose of STAY is to provide short and medium term accommodation and support for youth aged 15-25 years (with a priority given to 15-18 year olds) who are in crisis.”
Service Objectives:
“Youth have short term and medium term crisis accommodation.
Youth develop independent living and social skills.
Youth re-establish links with their families.
Youth obtain and maintain independent accommodation.” (Funding Agreement between STAY and Family and Children’s Services 1995, as reported in the Out of Home, Preventative and Alternative Care Services Review, “Terms of Reference”, Family and Children’s Services, 1995).
In 2001 STAY had the capacity to accommodate up to 8 young people in crisis accommodation at 24 Quarry St, Geraldton. Up to 10 young people requiring transitional accommodation can be housed in externally supported housing in the Geraldton community. (Service Agreement with the Department for Child Protection). |
| Records | Departmental case records for young people placed by the Department may reside with the Department of Communities.
It is unknown whether any other records are still in existence.
The Department may be able to assist people wishing to contact STAY to see if they hold case records or other information that may be useful to people. |
| Access | While access to records is restricted to protect the privacy of individuals, people are encouraged to enquire. |
| Contact Details | Freedom of Information
Department of Communities
Locked Bag 5000, Fremantle WA 6959
Telephone: (08) 6414 3344
Country free call: 1800 176 888
Email: foi@communities.wa.gov.au
Website: www.communities.wa.gov.au |
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