About this resource
Social housing applications need clear evidence. This checklist covers identity and income documents, evidence of housing need, support letters from professionals, housing requirements such as bedrooms, location and accessibility, and keeping the application updated.
Purpose
To help applications clearly show the person's needs and stay current.
Who it is for
Primary profession: Social workers. Also relevant for community services and case workers, youth workers.
Client or participant group: Social workers and clients applying for social or community housing.
Practice setting: Hospital, community, housing and family services.
Suggested uses
- Supporting housing applications
- Preparing support letters
- Reviewing priority status
- Case planning
Instructions for practitioners
- Check current requirements with your state or territory housing authority.
- Write support letters that describe impacts on the person specifically.
- Remind clients to update details and respond to reviews.
- Explain review and appeal options.
Instructions for clients or participants
- Gather your documents.
- Tell your worker what you need in a home.
- Keep your application up to date.
Accessibility considerations
Interpreters and support with forms.
Scope and limitations
General preparation support. Housing systems and requirements differ between states and territories.
Research basis
Case management practice standards describe assessment, planning, coordination, review and planned exits with the person at the centre.
- Case Management Society of Australia and New Zealand. (2013). National standards of practice for case management (3rd ed.). https://www.cmsa.org.au/
What is included
A 2-page printable A4 PDF, including a practitioner notes page with the research basis (version 1.0).
Originality
Original Practitioner Plus content: wording, activity structure, layout and icons were created for this resource. No third-party worksheets, illustrations or text were reproduced.
