week 8

Question 1

• Describe several reasons why people become homeless (provide current evidence for support)

Answer 1

• Lack of affordable housing
• Poverty
• Unfortunate life events.

Question 2

whats primar homelessness

Answer 2

• Primary homelessness is experienced by people without conventional accommodation (e.g. sleeping rough or in improvised dwellings);

Question 3

whats secondary homelessness

Answer 3

• Secondary homelessness is experienced by people who frequently move from one temporary shelter to another (e.g. emergency accommodation, youth refuges, “couch surfing”); (ELSA FITS HERE)

Question 4

whats tertiary homelessness

Answer 4

• Tertiary homelessness is experienced by people staying in accommodation that falls below minimum community standards (e.g. boarding housing and caravan parks).

Question 5

some of the different occupational needs of some of the population groups who are homeless.

Answer 5

Employment
Maintaining a safe housing
Self care
Participation in risky behaviour

Question 6

• What is the National Affordable Housing Agreement (NAHA

Answer 6

The National Affordable Housing Agreement (NAHA) aims to ensure that all Australians have access to affordable, safe and sustainable housing that contributes to social and economic participation.

Question 7

The Housing Authority is a key delivery partner, allocating or acquiring dwellings for seven NPAH programs:

Answer 7

• A Place to Call Home
• Street to Home
• Housing Support Worker- Mental Health
• Housing Support Worker – Drug and Alcohol
• Housing Support Worker – Corrections – Adult and Juvenile
• Homelessness Accommodation Support Workers
• People with Exceptionally Complex Needs.

Question 8

whats the model of occupational empowerment involve

Answer 8

disempowering environment: eg poverty, substance abuse
occupational deprivation:
reinforce learned helplessness: poor behaviour patterns continue
empowering oT programming: eg empowerment groups, social support
empowerment through occupation: eg leads to development of positive occ identity
promotes positive occupational change eg self efficacy and healthy behaviour evolve

Question 9

role of organisations such as The Big Issue

Answer 9

We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and creating work opportunities for homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged people. Simply put, we help people help themselves.

Question 10

• Describe the Elizabeth Street Common Ground project and the likely impact it will have for people who are homeless.

Answer 10

Elizabeth Street Common Ground provides permanent, affordable, high-quality housing to 65 people with complex needs who have been chronically homeless, many for more than 10 years. An additional 66 apartments exist for low income workers and students. The Common Ground model combines the two essential ingredients for ending homelessness: good quality permanent housing and tailored support services. Elizabeth Street Common Ground is a partnership with Yarra Community Housing, the Victorian Property Fund, the Victorian and Federal Governments and Grocon.

Question 11

Select 2 occupational enablement skills and outline how an OT could use each to address homelessness and domestic violence with a client?

Answer 11

Educate elza of the importance of engaging in a productive meaningful routine and discuss whether this is something she would be interested in

Collaborate with Elaz to create a routine that is achievable for her

Question 12

4. Engaging and working with a person who is homeless can be challenging. Describe two strategies that an OT may use to engage a person who is homeless in therapy.

Answer 12

Initially building a strong rapport to build trust

Capitilise on strengths: amplify strengths and resouces as tools to use in reducing dificulties

Question 13

2 intervneiotns for return to work

Answer 13

Cognitive work hardening:

• bridges gap etween depression improvement and work functioning
• involves grading, pacing techniques and coping skills

group therapy session lfie skills:
•	Sessions on employment interest & decision-making
•	Searching for employment
•	Cover letter and resume writing
•	Job maintenance/advancement

Question 14

Describe some other accommodation options available for people who are homeless in Victoria.

Answer 14

Salvos home

Crisis and emergency housing

Vincent care

Doorway is Wellway’s housing program for people with serious mental illness who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness. It can help you with your recovery, and help you focus on getting a safe and stable home and job.