b'Housing support for young people in crisis When youre young and going through a rough patch, places like Karrung can be life-saving.BronteFor over 10 years, Karrung has offered housingThe team were amazing. They gave me more and support to young people in the Grampiansthan just somewhere to live. They gave me region. Through the short stay program, theysupport during a really tough time in my life. are provided with accommodation while theyThe program laid the foundation for a brighter focus on education, employment and training.future. With the help of the team, she was able They can stay in the program for up to 2 yearsto secure a rental property, regain full living while they develop the independent living skillsindependence, and provide a happy and safe needed to prevent future homelessness. home for her and Noah. In March 2017, Bronte entered the programIn early 2020, Bronte returned to the facility to after escaping an abusive relationship. Herthank the team who helped her through some 2-year-old son Noah was being cared for by herof her darkest days. They helped me turn my mother while she got back on her feet. life around and I wouldnt be where I am today I was an empty shell when I arrived at Karrung.without their support, she said. I didnt know what I was doing with my life,Bronte is now happily engaged and a mother of because I didnt have my son with me, she said.2, with daughter Matilda born in 2019.Bronte lived at Karrung for just over a year.OM This story reflects our commitment to During that time, she secured employment toachieving life outcomes maximised.become financially independent and worked with the Department of Health and HumanBronte is one of hundreds of youth who have been supported by Services to regain full care of Noah.Karrung over the past decade.Uniting Vic.Tas Annual Report 2019-2020 15'