Help for young people moving to independent living

Youth Housing Essentials assists young people exiting government services into independent housing.

This assistance provides help with the cost of one-off, essential goods and services up to $5,000, such as:

  • basic furniture and kitchen items
  • fridge and washing machine
  • a removalist.

Eligibility

To access this assistance, a young person must be 25 or younger, as well as:

  • supported by a youth service provider, government agency or Housing Service Centre
  • exiting, or have recently exited, a government service in Queensland, such as
    • living in care (child safety)
    • youth justice
    • corrections
    • temporary supported accommodation
    • transitional housing
    • youth foyers.

How to apply

Community or government services must make applications on a young person's behalf. They must also:

  • understand their needs
  • have explored other funding options, programs, services and resources that government and community service providers offer.

To apply, either: