Private Rental Access Program
Private Rental Access Program (PRAP) assists people to establish or maintain private rental accommodation.
The program provides advice, information and flexible financial assistance packages to:
- Young people (aged 16 to 25 years)
- Women and their children escaping family violence
- People with a diagnosed mental health condition
PRAP staff support people to meet their responsibilities outlined in their lease, develop local networks, and to live as independently as possible.
Who can access PRAP?
PRAP assists people whose private rental is at risk of breaking down or who have recently secured a private rental tenancy. PRAP operates in Greater Dandenong, Frankston, Casey, Cardinia and Mornington Peninsula
The program specifically assists:
- Young people (aged 16 to 25 years)
- Women and their children escaping family violence
- People with a diagnosed mental health condition
How can you access PRAP?
PRAP is only available for those linked with a support worker who is able to provide a referral. Referrals for assistance can be made in the following way:
- Women and children escaping family violence may be referred by a Wayss’ support worker or a worker from Good Shepherd
- Young people (aged 16 to 25 years) may be referred by a support worker from Wayss, SalvoCare Eastern or Youth Links
- Ermha (Eastern Region Mental Health Association) is able to make referrals to PRAP through their Mental Health Pathways program
