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Our approach to supporting young people at risk of homelessness
St John of God Horizon House provides safe, stable accommodation and tailored support for young people aged 16 to 22 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Western Australia and Victoria.
Many young people who come to Horizon House have experienced significant challenges, including family conflict, disrupted education, trauma, mental health issues, substance use or unemployment.
At Horizon House, we provide strengths-based, trauma-informed care that recognises each young person’s unique experiences, abilities and goals. Our role is not to replace parents or guardians, but to support young people to develop the skills, confidence and connections they need to move forward independently.
Our dedicated caregivers work alongside young people to understand who they are, what matters to them and what they want to achieve, providing consistent support in a safe and respectful environment.
Our Community Services Charter outlines your rights and responsibilities and explains what you can expect when engaging with St John of God Horizon House.
Horizon House Young Parents Program
We have three homes dedicated to supporting young and expecting parents. Beyond safe accommodation, they offer practical guidance and emotional support to help prepare for the baby’s arrival and build confidence in the parenting journey.
To access our services, fill in a referral form. Once we receive the form, a caregiver from the relevant house will contact you to see if the program is a good fit. If it looks suitable, we’ll ask for references and let you know if a place is available.
Eligibility
Aged 16-22
Homeless or at risk of homelessness
Studying, working, training, or ready to start one of these within eight weeks of moving in, or due to give birth within eight weeks, or already parenting
Open to working with the support team to set goals and build independent living skills
Receiving Centrelink or a wage, or willing to work with the support team to access this and contribute to subsidised rent ($115 weekly rent - includes groceries and utility bills)
No significant issues with drugs or alcohol in the past three months
Assessed as low risk for harm to self or others
Willing to work with staff to organise ambulance cover
Our feedback form allows you to send compliments or complaints regarding St John of God Horizon House.
Locations
Western Australia
This home has 5 single bedrooms and one shared bathroom. It is 10kms from ECU Joondalup and North Metro TAFE Joondalup, a two minute walk from public transport and within walking distance from the Wanneroo Central shopping centre.
This home has 5 single bedrooms and 2 shared bathrooms. It is 2kms from Curtin University, 3kms from South Metro TAFE Bentley, a five minute walk from public transport and within walking distance from an IGA, Coles and Woolworths.
This home has 5 single bedrooms and 2 shared bathrooms. It is 2kms from Curtin University, 3kms from South Metro TAFE Bentley, a five minute walk from public transport and within walking distance from an IGA, Coles and Woolworths.
This home has 6 semi-independent units (including one wheelchair accessible unit) with a private kitchenette, bathroom and bedroom with a cot in each unit. It has two outdoor areas, is a five minute walk from the nearest train station and within walking distance from Subi Square.
This home has 5 single bedrooms and 2 shared bathrooms. It is 4kms from ECU Bunbury and South Regional TAFE, a five minute walk from public transport and within walking distance from an IGA, Coles and Woolworths.
This home has 5 single bedrooms and one shared bathroom. It is 3kms from North Regional TAFE and the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre, 1km from Broome Senior High School, a five minute walk from public transport and within walking distance to Town Beach.
This home has 5 single bedrooms and one shared bathroom. It is 2kms from Central Regional TAFE and Geraldton Universities Centre, 2km from Geraldton Senior High School, a five minute walk from public transport and within walking distance to Northgate Shopping Centre.
This home has 4 single bedrooms and one shared bathroom. It is 3kms from Federation University, a one minute walk from public transport and within walking distance from an IGA, Coles and Woolworths.
This home has 4 single bedrooms with a bassinet in each and 2 shared bathrooms. It is a two minute walk from public transport and within walking distance from child care centres, parks, playgrounds and supermarkets.
This home has 4 single bedrooms and 2 shared bathrooms. It is 4kms from La Trobe University Bendigo and Bendigo TAFE, a one minute walk from public transport and within walking distance from a Coles and Woolworths.
This home has 6 single bedrooms and one shared bathroom. It is 4kms from Gordon TAFE and Deakin University Geelong, 2kms from Geelong High School, a five minute walk from public transport and within walking distance from an IGA, Coles and Woolworths.
This home has 6 single bedrooms and 2 shared bathrooms. It is 1.5kms from Deakin University and South West TAFE, a five minute walk from public transport and within walking distance from swimming beaches, library, local parks and main town shopping precinct.
We provide you with a safe and supportive environment to develop the skills and access the support you need to look after yourself and live independently. Our houses are a judgement-free space. We share the cooking and cleaning and host regular group activities to help you get to know your housemates (e.g. games nights, bike rides, walks and shared BBQ dinners). We also invite you to celebrate birthdays and Christmas as a group. There are regular house meetings to ensure everyone feels comfortable in the house and is across what’s coming up. Watch this video to find out more.
All young people have their own bedroom that comes furnished. This includes a single bed and bassinet for the young parents program. Bed linen and towels are also provided. The bedrooms have a privacy lock that cannot be accessed by other young people. Bathrooms, kitchen and living areas are all communal spaces that you share with other young people.
The rent/board at Horizon House is $115 per week. This includes household bills like electricity and internet, as well as groceries for main meals. If you don’t have any money coming in at the moment, don’t worry. Our team of caregivers can help you access any Centrelink payments that you may be entitled to.
Visitors are allowed at all Horizon Houses. To maintain the health and safety of everyone they need to be discussed with staff first. Please note visitors are not able to stay overnight.
The initial phase of Horizon House is a 12 month stay. During this time we will be helping you search for longer term accommodation and develop your independence – not everyone needs the full 12 months, others do.
Unfortunately, we aren’t set up to provide accommodation for older siblings.
We are not set up to provide accommodation for partners but please speak to your Support Coordinator about arrangements for your partner to visit regularly.
Accreditation
This service is accredited against the QIC Health and Community Services Standards demonstrating our commitment to providing the best quality services for everyone we serve.
