Peter’s story

Program: Private Rental Assistance Plus

After a stressful relationship breakdown with the mother of his three children, Peter became severely depressed and was receiving mental health support.

Losing his job due to the COVID-19 pandemic made it hard to get a rental property and Peter was left feeling disheartened about finding a place to live. Peter withdrew from our support and we encouraged him to make a plan whilst he moved in with his parents to have time to think about his next steps. After 3 months Peter reached out again, keen to find a rental property for himself and his two older children. Peter re-engaged with his employment agency and began sharing properties to inspect, and applying for them himself online. As his confidence grew, he met someone who was equally as committed to finding them a property together. Together, Peter and his partner slept in a tent in his parents’ backyard during winter, but were still able to apply for and inspect properties. Peter really transformed during this process, and he and his partner are now living in a rental of their own.