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Housing Support Program

Our Housing Support Program empowers and supports people when faced with renting for the first time, learning how to manage a tenancy or who may be facing other challenges or crisis.

Murchison Region Aboriginal Corporation provides housing support with a staff member specifically dedicated to this program.  As we are sensitive to changing circumstances, we make this program available to existing and new tenants as well as other clients who may be experiencing housing-related stress.

We work with you and your individual situation to establish achievable goals and agree on how they can be met. We actively follow up with you regularly to see your progress and adjust the plan based on how you are going. Our focus is to help you develop your skills to manage your tenancy independently for the long term. We can also suggest referrals to outside agencies to assist with other situations if needed.

For clients not housed with MRAC, practical support is also provided to access either MRAC or other suitable housing options.

You can self-refer to be part of our Housing Support Program or your Housing Manager may suggest that you participate in the program.

Call the office on 08 9923 0055 or click the link below if you would like more information about our Housing Support Program.

Housing Support Program Information
Housing Support Program Intake Form
Housing Support Program Service Guide
Consent to Share Information Form
Referral to Housing Support Program Form

Accessing Urgent Housing

Please be advised.

  • MRAC has no crisis or priority housing.

  • MRAC commonly has full occupancy of our rental properties.

  • The waiting list to receive a MRAC rental is generally 3 – 5 years.

If you are seeking urgent housing, please contact the below agencies.

  • Department of Communities Housing Office: (08)6414 3320 – Social and affordable housing

  • Desert Blue Connect Chrysalis House Women’s Refuge: (08)9964 2173 – women & children domestic violence refuge

  • The Salvation Army: (08) 99640600 - Community Housing Provider / Regional Supportive Landlord & Emergency Accommodation Referral and Support Service (EARSS)

  • STAY: (08)9921 5696 - Short Term Accommodation for Youth

  • Neami National: (08)6323 8980 – Mental Health Step Up/Step Down Service short stay accommodation

  • Horizon House Geraldton: (08)9964 3042 / 0447 275 494 – youth accommodation 

  • Bundiyarra Aboriginal Community Aboriginal Corporation: Geraldton Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation (08) 9920 7900

  • Ruah Community Services supports: (08)6496 0001 or 1800 124 684 – Homeless and housing support

  • Centacare Family Services: (08)9921 1433 – support services / accommodation

  • Sun City Care Inc.: (08)9964 1000 – support services / accommodation

  • Mission Australia: (08)9921 5441 or (08)9941 4260 - THRIVE Midwest and Gascoyne, Housing support program