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Strong connections
Tanya's story
“I met Kate and it was like I had met someone who I had known for a long time. I didn’t need to go any further.”
Tanya
“I’m happy and I know that I’m safe here.”
Tanya
“If you stick with your goals and never give up, you will get what you really, really want. If it’s in your heart, follow it. It will come.”
Tanya
How being home helped Tanya in other areas of her life
Nowra was where Tanya really wanted to be. Finding a permanent home there helped her prioritise her health and stay connected to community and family.
Home
“Within a couple of days they said, we are offering this permanent tenancy to Tanya.” Kate
Health
“Since Tanya has been housed, the improvements are improved health, stability.” Kate
Social & community
“Family are able to come visit. The grandkids can come stay on the weekends.” Kate
Help is available
Link2home is the statewide homelessness information and referral telephone service.
Ask Izzy
Ask Izzy is a mobile website that connects people who are in crisis with the services they need right now and nearby.
Last updated:
02 May 2023
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