Albury Supported Accommodation Service Inc

Caddie Russell outlined for us the goals of this service as it provides much needed short-term support in the community.

ASAS is a community based organisation which services Albury and surrounding districts. ASAS is not a provider of emergency accommodation but manages 10 properties as assistance to those in immediate need. ASAS is funded through the Department of Human Services (Community Services).    ASAS assist families and single adults over the age of 18 years who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless or in crisis, be it from domestic violence, rental problems, family breakdown, job loss.Ongoing support is available once clients have moved back into the community.  Caddie mentioned that ASAS is one of a number of supporting agencies in the community.  There is a daily intake of persons requiring assistance with many successful outcomes … reassurance of the need for this service. ASAS motto is …  “Never look down on someone unless you are helping them up”.