We find new ways to ensure people experiencing family violence and housing insecurity have access to immediate support and assistance on their path to recovery.
Our Vision
For people experiencing family violence and housing insecurity to be able to access support and live safe and fulfilling lives.
Targeted Outcomes
For Clients
Immediate safety
Safe and appropriate accommodation
Connection to other supports needed for recovery
For Wayss
Contribute to a system that better meets the needs of service users
Our Core Values
In working with our clients, our stakeholders and each other we will always demonstrate our core values of:
Strategic Impact Priorities
Increase access to housing
Increase access to appropriate and sustainable housing for Wayss clients
Identify investment opportunities that will increase Wayss access to housing
Develop pathways for Wayss clients to access longer term, safe and sustainable housing
Increase access to Wayss Services
Ensure our services are accessible and appropriate for our diverse community
Develop our service design and delivery in direct response to consultation with people with lived experience of family violence and homelessness
Build deeper relationships and meaningful partnerships with key community groups in our region
Innovate and influence for change
Focus on new and tailored service responses that build an evidence base for systemic change
Invest in service delivery innovation
Engage philanthropic and corporate supporters in
our innovation projects
Engage philanthropic and corporate supporters in
our innovation projects
Our roles
Crisis response
To keep people who have experienced family violence and people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, safe in immediate crisis.
Client self-determination
To deliver client service supports that enable self-determination and self-sufficiency.
Access to housing
To provide access to short, medium term and permanent tenure housing and advocate for improved social housing options.
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Wayss in the 1990s
Then in September 1997 the organisation became WAYSS Limited with a Board of Directors and day to day management by the Chief Executive Officer.
Wayss underwent further transformation with the restructure of community housing and the funding of the Transitional Housing Management (THM) program. The Regional Housing Council ceased operation and transferred direct service operations to Wayss in 1997.
During this decade Wayss became responsible for the then South East Women’s Domestic Violence Outreach Service. Funding was also received to establish a Children’s Services Worker within the outreach service. SAAP funded Women’s Outreach Program was also transferred to Wayss in 1999.