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Rent Choice Youth

Our team of RYSS Caseworkers are here to support young people and young parents in accessing the Housing NSW “Rent Choice Youth” subsidised rental program. 

We deliver direct support, tailored to your goals, while you are accessing rental subsidy support in a private rental property. Our Case Management Team will help you with; 

Building Living Skills, confidence, and independence 

Budgeting and saving money 

Developing and Implementing your Employment Goals 

Understanding tenancy rights and obligations 

Support & Advocacy with a range of Individual goals 

 

At RYSS, Rent Choice Youth is suited to: 

  • Vulnerable 17 -year-old young people looking for their first rental  
  • Vulnerable Indigenous young people up to 25 years of age 
  • Young families whose parent(s) are aged under 25 
  • Young people with disability that are ready for private rental and looking for work 

 

We can help you develop the skills, knowledge, and supports you will need in order to get you in to your own place, living independently in a private rental that you choose. 

If you would like to talk more with us about this program or to assess your eligibility, contact us using the button or 
call RYSS on (02) 4323 2374

If you would like to download a printable info sheet please click the button below. 

 

 




Published: 25th June, 2019

Updated: 20th August, 2020

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