Live N Learn is not an accommodation provider for young people with established jobs, earning a reasonable income and who are looking for somewhere to live. There are other relevant services that can help in that area.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?
To be eligible for the Miller Campus, you must fit all of the key criteria listed below:
- 16- 25 years of age
- Enrolled or participating in High School, TAFE, Apprenticeship, Traineeship or other tertiary course
- Currently in unstable accommodation or unable to stay in your present living arrangements
- Receiving income, in receipt of or eligible for Centrelink
- Able to pay a bond
- Have low support needs
- Willing to participate in a community and the Miller campus program
If you fit all of the above then apply now...
WHAT WE EXPECT
During your stay at Miller campus we expect that you will adhere to the Campus Expectations. We will not tolerate the following behaviour or activities:
- Acts of violence, threats or intimidation
- Bullying or any form of discrimination
- Illicit drug use
- Unlawful activities
- Vandalism to campus or community property
If you are assessed as eligible to live at Miller Campus you will be invited to participate in a 12 week program called
Live N Learn@Home, which is compulsory for all new residents. During this period you will live within the Campus community in your unit and meet with Campus staff on a weekly basis. If you and we are happy with the situation after this period, you will be offered an ongoing tenancy agreement to stay on at Miller Campus.
So if you have got this far and are still interested we want to hear from you, so follow the steps to making an application.
STEPS TO APPLY
STEP 1 - MAKING CONTACT
Campus placements are open to people who meet the Eligibility Criteria. If you think that Live N Learn is for you, then contact us and ask for an application pack. A teacher, student counsellor, youth worker, caseworker, key worker or another professional will need to support your application.
You may also wish to meet with us beforehand and have a look at what we have to offer. You can do this by ringing (02) 9608 5401 and speaking with the Campus personnel to arrange a tour.
STEP 2 - APPLICATION PACK
When you receive the application pack it will ask you to fill in an application and assessment form. We will also ask the person who is supporting your application to complete a referral form. Return both forms to us in an envelope marked confidential.
If you have any questions phone the Campus personnel on the above number, or you can email info@livenlearn.com.au
The Campus personnel will:
- Check your circumstances against the eligibility criteria
- Assess your ability to live in a campus community
Remember you can ask questions at any time and your details are strictly confidential and will not be distributed to other agencies. You can also withdraw your application at any time.
STEP 3 - INTERVIEW
If your application is suitable, we will arrange a time for you to come to the campus for an interview with two members of staff. This is a chance for us to meet you and to discuss face to face your personal situation and a chance for you to voice your expectations, hopes and concerns. We will also discuss finances and the bond deposit payment and give you assistance and advice on this.
MOVING IN
If you decide you want to be a resident at Miller Campus and we feel you would fit into the campus community, we will contact you to arrange a date and time for you to move in and bring your belongings to the campus.
Important: Remember you will need to pay your bond on the day you move in.
ARRANGEMENTS
What arrangements need to be made if you are accepted to Miller Campus?
When you are ready to move in, the Campus Manager will:
- Receive payment of your bond
- Arrange for you to sign the initial 12-week Licence Agreement and explain the Live N Learn@ Home program, which you will participate in during the first 12 weeks.
- Explain and ask you to sign the Campus Expectations document
- Finalise how you intend to make your rental payments
- Provide you with keys and swipe card to access the Campus, your unit and the laundry
- Answer any questions and address concerns you may have
LIVE N LEARN@HOME: 12 WEEKS (12week licence agreement)
Live N Learn @ Home is a compulsory program for all new residents at Miller Campus. The program has been designed to help you settle into the campus and is a chance for you to decide whether you want to stay longer and for us to evaluate how you are fitting into the community.
- All residents will complete an extensive personal action plan with a member of the Live N Learn team.
- You will arrange with your Campus Worker a convenient time to review your short term goals on a weekly basis for the first six weeks.
- You will have the opportunity to identify, with the assistance of a Campus Worker, suitable campus programs and discuss any questions or concerns you may have.
- A chance to meet residents and participate in social activities.
- At the end of the 12 weeks, you and your Campus Worker will review your progress and contribution to the campus community and if you feel you are getting the most out of the campus environment and Campus staff agree, an ongoing tenancy agreement will be confirmed.
MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
Campus Management reserves the right to:
- Decline an application for residency to the Live N Learn Campus;
- Evict residents who fail to meet the Campus Expectations or Licensing Agreement terms;
- Conduct enquiries as required, in relation to complaints resolution procedures.