Accommodation, renting and homeless issues

• Centrelink Community Engagement Officers (CCEOs) - provide services to homeless people and people at risk of becoming homeless of all ages.
• Centrepay - allows Centrelink customers to have amounts voluntarily deducted from social security payments for certain expenses.
• Crisis Payment - to help if you are in severe financial hardship.
• Reconnect Program - community based early intervention services aimed at young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
• Rent Assistance - to help with the cost of renting privately.
• Rent Deduction Scheme - a service that voluntarily deducts housing payments for customers in public housing.
• Residential care - new residents in residential aged care may need to help cover living expenses.
• Social Workers - help with counselling, information and referrals to a variety of support services available in the community.