Wunan Accommodation: Wunan believes a good home, together with real work and proper education for kids, is a key ingredient for Aboriginal people and families in our region to re-establish control over their lives, and to enjoy real choices for their future.
Wunan Accommodation provides accommodation alternatives that support people to support themselves, by creating a clear, affordable and viable pathway for people as they move from welfare to a working future. Our accommodation options are based on our innovative “Stepping Stone” accommodation model.
The Stepping Stone model views housing not just as “bricks and mortar”, but as a powerful enabler for people to adopt constructive and sustainable lifestyles. This model creates a real and practical incentive for people and families to continue striving for self-reliance by developing housing options that reward people for endeavour and self-responsibility and ensure people are not rewarded for passivity.
At present Wunan Accommodation manages and operates two housing developments in the East Kimberley:
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Wunan House: our 18-bed residential hostel providing single and shared rooms with en-suite facilities, common area, computer and internet access and three quality meals per day, to young Aboriginal people who are currently working, studying or undertaking traineeships or apprenticeships; and |
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Pindan Place: our 3-unit residential development (built by Wunan Construction and Maintenance), providing shared private-rental accommodation to Aboriginal people, particularly for families, as they establish themselves in employment. |
These Stepping Stone accommodation options link directly with Wunan’s existing activities around workreadiness, employment mobility, youth engagement, early intervention, and family income management.
Looking Forward
Wunan Accommodation is focused on expanding our stock of Stepping Stone accommodation options, including further student accommodation options and more workers accommodation.
Wunan Accommodation is also looking to expand our services across the East Kimberley, including Halls Creek and other remote communities.
To discuss these services further, feel free to contact:
Accommodation Coordinator
T: (08) 9168 3881
E: rdimauro@wunan.org,au
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