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Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI)

The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) is a NSW Health program supporting people living in the community or leaving hospital with a mental health diagnosis

What is the Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI)?

The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) is a NSW Health program supporting people living in the community or leaving hospital with a mental health diagnosis.  

HASI is for people experiencing significant difficulties managing their day-to-day life and provides: 

  • practical support in the home 
  • support to access appropriate health care 
  • assistance with community-based tasks like accessing public transport and shopping 
  • personal development and support for wellbeing and mental health challenges.

HASI is flexible and adaptable to people’s needs, which we understand can change over time.  

HASI is a culturally welcoming program for everyone, including: 

  • First Nations communities, 
  • people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and 
  • people who identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. 

What to expect

HASI provides flexible, community-based support to assist people to build independence in daily life and live well in the community.  

HASI support may include: 

  • referrals to self-identified housing and health services 
  • assistance to attend appointments and treatments 
  • identifying an individual’s strengths and values 
  • assistance with education and employment goals 
  • assistance to participate in their community of choice 
  • working together to improve physical, social and emotional wellbeing 
  • practical support to gain/maintain independent living skills, including cooking, nutrition, budgeting, shopping, maintaining a home and using public transport. 

People work with a team of support workers who regularly visit them in their home and/or local community. The type of support is flexible and designed to meet each individual’s needs. 

Eligibility

You may be eligible for HASI support if you: 

  • are aged 16 or over 
  • reside in the local government area (LGA) 
  • have a mental health diagnosis that impacts your daily life 
  • are able and willing to engage in a flexible support program. 

Your local provider can give you more information about the criteria for the program. 

Locations using this program 

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